"Okimono By Haru Mitsu. Eagle. Japan Edo."
The eagle is represented posed on a branch. His expression is attentive and we can guess that he is hunting. The artist knew how to breathe into him all the ruthless savagery in his gaze. It is signed by Haru Mitsu. It is finely carved in wood, probably cherry, the pupils inlaid in black horn. I remember having read that this artist liked to exaggerate certain parts of the body of his subjects, here it is clear that the claws, the eyes and the beak are strongly exaggerated. This is what gives all its strength and aggressiveness to this small sculpture. Good condition. Tiny wear and chips, normal for a century-old okimono. Excellent carving. Height: 14cm. 
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