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EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Details
An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo Period (early 19th century)
Carved as a Chinese lion climbing on a large ball, the whorls in his fur and curly mane and tail rendered with finely etched lines and highlighted with dark stain, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; himotoshi on the underside of the ball
1 7/16in. (3.7cm.) high
Edo Period (early 19th century)
Carved as a Chinese lion climbing on a large ball, the whorls in his fur and curly mane and tail rendered with finely etched lines and highlighted with dark stain, the eyes inlaid in dark horn; himotoshi on the underside of the ball
1 7/16in. (3.7cm.) high
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.