Lot 348 D‡α

A good Tomotada-style ivory netsuke of a recumbent cow with calf. Early 19th century

Lying with legs folded beneath and head turned to the right, the long rope trailing over the length of its back, with a calf lying in front, curiously raising its head with mouth slightly open. The cow’s eye pupils of black horn. Inscribed Tomotada in a rectangular reserve.
Height 2.5 cm; length 6.3 cm