Meiji period (1868-1912), finely cast okimono sculpture of an egret, the egret's head is bent elegantly downwards looking towards the fish it is holding in its foot, the feathers are well articulated with a realistic texture, signed by artist "Issan saku" to underside of tail feathers.

9 x 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.

2.7 lb.

Legs have some rubbing with loss to silver.

$2,000 - 4,000