A recumbent ox

An ivory netsuke of a  recumbent ox lying with his head turned to the left and a rope halter passing over its back. The pupils inlaid in horn. The slightly worn ivory with a fine patina. School of Tomotada, Kyoto.

Inscribed in a rectangular reserve Tomotada

友但

Late 18th - early 19th century

Lenght: 5,7 cm.

Item no. N164