A fine carved boxwood okimono of a falcon

Description:

Japan, Ise-Yamada, signed Harumitsu, ca. 1870-1890
H. 14,3 cm
The bird of prey with long tail feathers clings to a branch growing from a low trunk with spreading roots. Signed Harumitsu.
Old European private collection
Cf. Sotheby's London, 18.6.1997, lot 211 - Two restored breaks in the tree trunk, otherwise in very good condition