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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
Details
A Wood and Ivory Netsuke**
Edo-Meiji period (19th century)
Carved as a monkey on the back of a tortoise, the monkey howling as his back foot is bitten, the shell of the tortoise and monkey's fur rendered with fine lines to resemble the natural texture; eyes inlaid in amber and dark horn, the monkey's teeth ivory
1½in. (3.8cm.) wide
Edo-Meiji period (19th century)
Carved as a monkey on the back of a tortoise, the monkey howling as his back foot is bitten, the shell of the tortoise and monkey's fur rendered with fine lines to resemble the natural texture; eyes inlaid in amber and dark horn, the monkey's teeth ivory
1½in. (3.8cm.) wide
Special notice
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.