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EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), SIGNED RANMEI
Details
An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (18th-19th century), signed Ranmei
Carved as the immortal Chokaro's magical horse reclining with his front left leg over the gourd from which he has emerged, the hair rendered with fine lines stained dark
1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide
Edo period (18th-19th century), signed Ranmei
Carved as the immortal Chokaro's magical horse reclining with his front left leg over the gourd from which he has emerged, the hair rendered with fine lines stained dark
1 5/8in. (4.1cm.) wide
Provenance
S. Kriger, Washington, D. C.
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.