18th century Superbly carved in openwork and relief with its head turning sharply to the left and grasping a gnarled leafy branch of blossoming prunus in its beak, the features of the bird highly detailed with the wings and bifurcated tail-feathers meticulously carved with shallow incised lines, the legs tucked neatly underneath, the softly polished stone of an even white tone. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long.
18th century Superbly carved in openwork and relief with its head turning sharply to the left and grasping a gnarled leafy branch of blossoming prunus in its beak, the features of the bird highly detailed with the wings and bifurcated tail-feathers meticulously carved with shallow incised lines, the legs tucked neatly underneath, the softly polished stone of an even white tone. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long.
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