N7

A fine and very rare ivory netsuke of a cockerel and hen in a corn scoop. Excellent carving of an attractive and unusual model.

Japan, 19th century
Signed: Otoman, Hakata
Provenance: George A. Cohen
Published: Item 114 'In Search of Netsuke and Inro' by George A. Cohen.

Otoman is an artist whose work is rarely seen. His output mainly is of rather naturalistic tigers and of legendary figures. The present example, therefore is extremely rare.