A wood netsuke of an eagle attacking Namazu, by Kano Tomokazu
Gifu school, circa 1830
Signed in oval reserve: Tomokazu
Length: 4.8 cm
The eagle depicted attacking Namazu, the giant catfish, biting him on the head while immobilizing him with its claws.
The eagle’s eyes are inlaid in light horn, while Namazu’s eyes are in black horn.
Price: 9.000 €
(Inv. #2-1)
