A stained stag antler kiseruzutsu. Second half 19th century

A stained stag antler kiseruzutsu. Second half 19th century

Of otoshi-zutsu type, deeply carved with a mother shishi throwing her young down a cliff, at the reverse the courageous young climbing their way up again amidst rocks and peonies. Signed Sôzan in a rectangular reserve. In addition a bamboo pipe with a silvered copper head and mouth piece. (2)
Length 19.7 cm