Wood Netsuke of Kirin with Head Lifted Up

A Japanese hand-carved wood netsuke depicting the mythical horned creature kirin in a vertical posture. The chimera is carved with its stylized head lifted upward with a scaly body with cloven hooves, where the legs and tail intersect at the base to form natural himotoshi loops to accommodate the attachment cord. Dimensions: 3.5"W x 1.5"H Weight: 0.9 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£37.8

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