Lot Essay
In Asian mythology, the boar and snake are considered to be mortal enemies.
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EDO-MEIJI PERIOD (SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY), WITH SIGNATURE RANSAI
Details
An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo-Meiji Period (second half 19th century), with signature Ransai
Carved as a startled boar seated beside a coiling snake, the boar's hair finely etched and the scales of the snake rendered with etched lines stained dark, the eyes of the animals inlaid in coral and horn
1¾in. (4.7cm.) wide
Edo-Meiji Period (second half 19th century), with signature Ransai
Carved as a startled boar seated beside a coiling snake, the boar's hair finely etched and the scales of the snake rendered with etched lines stained dark, the eyes of the animals inlaid in coral and horn
1¾in. (4.7cm.) wide
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.