A very fine Kyoto ivory netsuke of a hungry wolf with a crab. Late 18th century

A very fine Kyoto ivory netsuke of a hungry wolf with a crab. Late 18th century Signed Okatomo in a rectangular cartouche Sitting on its hind legs the large animal crouches over a large crab which is biting one of the wolf’s toes. Fine detailing and delicate fur engravings to the back and head and bearing a good patina. The wolf’s eye pupils and the crab’s eyes of black horn. Height 3.7 cm; length 4.8 cm

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