A boxwood netsuke of a goat, signed Masanao

A large-scale boxwood netsuke depicting a crouching goat, signed Masanao.
The coat and long beard are finely carved with dense detailing, effectively rendering the texture of the hair.

The metal-inlaid eyes enhance the animal’s expressiveness.

The signature is incised beneath one of the legs, enclosed within an oval reserve.

Period: Edo, 19th century.
Dimensions: 3.4 × 4.7 × 3.1 cm.
Condition: Very good condition.