Hand carved Japanese Netsuke of an owl Alligator An exquisite representation of what

An exquisite representation of what can be achieved with a piece of paper and the humble pencil

Stan Tracey

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Reference number on the belly of the jaguar - 7242653

These two are survivors - both have a crack and can be seen clearly in the images

Hand carved Japanese Netsuke of an owl Alligator An exquisite representation of whatVery finely carved Japanese Netsuke study of an owl Owls are a symbol of wisdom and this little chap certainly looks like he has a story to tell A lovely example of the Japanese netsuke sitting just under 6cm tall this is one of the best I have seen Glass eyes but one missing aside from that this is in fantastic condition IMPORTANT We would like to add that whilst we always try to get to a sale price that we feel is not only fair but also below market