TWO JAPANESE IVORY MODELS OF EGRETS
CIRCA 1900
Each model with fine precision carving with naturalistic feather detailing, the first with its head tucked into its body looking keenly downwards into the water, the other a long fish caught in its beak, its head facing upwards ready to devour the tasty treat, their legs in finely detailed shakudo
11 3/8in. (29cm.) high, fitted wood stands (2)
TWO JAPANESE IVORY MODELS OF EGRETS
CIRCA 1900
Each model with fine precision carving with naturalistic feather detailing, the first with its head tucked into its body looking keenly downwards into the water, the other a long fish caught in its beak, its head facing upwards ready to devour the tasty treat, their legs in finely detailed shakudo
11 3/8in. (29cm.) high, fitted wood stands (2)
