A FINE ANTLER NETSUKE OF KANU

A FINE ANTLER NETSUKE OF KAN'U
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century
The god of war standing, holding his halberd in the right hand and stroking his beard pensively, his armor and robe engraved in very fine detail with mail and floral medallions above stylized waves. The hat with a plug shaped as a rosette inlaid with dark horn. Good, asymmetrical himotoshi to the back.
HEIGHT 6.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor wear.