A Kyoto-School Ivory Netsuke**
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A Kyoto-School Ivory Netsuke**

EDO PERIOD (18TH-19TH CENTURY), SIGNED EISHUN

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A Kyoto-School Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (18th-19th century), signed Eishun
Carved as a kirin sitting up on its haunches and looking back over its shoulder, the curly mane and tail rendered with fine lines and carved with whorls and with two strands of flames emanating from its chest, eyes inlaid in dark horn; signature in square cartouche under right rear foot
3in. (7.6cm.) high
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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

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