A Japanese lacquer, ivory, bone and rosewood panel Meiji period, late 19th century

of rectangular form, depicting an eagle on a branch hungrily watching a group of squirrels, with falling bone and ivory leaves, the reverse with retailer's paper label for Kohn and Komor of Yokohama, Japan; minor losses

In overall good conserved condition, the piece is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. Old very minor marks and chips as visible from the catalogue photograph. Four feathers are missing but can easily be replaced. There are scattered construction cracks.
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