A stag antler kiseruzutsu of musô-zutsu-type in the manner of Ozaki Kokusai (1835-1892)

Description:

Japan, signed Koku, 19th c.
L. 20,5 cm
The front features a carved relief depicting a shishi holding an open banner in its mouth, encircled by a coiling rain dragon. The eyes of the shishi and dragon inlaid with dark horn.
From a european private collection - Minor wear