An Ebony and A Boxwood Netsuke 銘「一虎」 the ebony example depicting a recumbent ox with all four tucked underneath its body, the boxwood example showing a recumbent aquatic bird with its head turned backwards, the body carved with detailed feathers and inlaid leaves; both signed Ikko. Length of larger 2 3/4 in., 6 cm. Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois Sydney L. Moss, London, May 22, 1959 Christie's London, May 15, 1959