An ivory netsuke depicting a quail crouched on a stalk of millet, signed Masakazu. The quail is carved with great accuracy, with particular attention to the finely incised rendering of the plumage.
The eyes are inlaid in horn.
The signature is incised beneath the base.
Period: Edo, 19th century.
Dimensions: 2.5 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm.
Condition: Excellent condition.
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