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(20TH CENTURY), THE FIRST WITH SIGNATURE YASUAKI IN RED LACQUER RESERVE; THE SECOND WITH INCISED SIGNATURE YASUAKI
Details
Two Colored-Ivory Netsuke**
(20th century), the first with signature Yasuaki in red lacquer reserve; the second with incised signature Yasuaki
The first of a seated Hotei, his robes open exposing his belly, looking slightly upward and smiling, his colored robe inlaid with precious jewel patterns in colored shell, a reishi fungus in his sash at the back; the second of a man seated holding a covered bowl, his robe lacquered brown with silver lozenge design, a dagger through his sash and his head and tongue movable
1 5/16in. (3.4cm.); 1¼in. (3.3cm.) high (2)
(20th century), the first with signature Yasuaki in red lacquer reserve; the second with incised signature Yasuaki
The first of a seated Hotei, his robes open exposing his belly, looking slightly upward and smiling, his colored robe inlaid with precious jewel patterns in colored shell, a reishi fungus in his sash at the back; the second of a man seated holding a covered bowl, his robe lacquered brown with silver lozenge design, a dagger through his sash and his head and tongue movable
1 5/16in. (3.4cm.); 1¼in. (3.3cm.) high (2)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country
This lot is exempt from Sales Tax.