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EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY), SIGNED NAN'YO
Details
An Ebony and Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (early 19th century), signed Nan'yo
Carved as a reclining ox, the halter and lead draped across its back and the tail tucked in close to the haunches, the horns rendered in ivory
2¼in. (5.7cm.) long
Edo period (early 19th century), signed Nan'yo
Carved as a reclining ox, the halter and lead draped across its back and the tail tucked in close to the haunches, the horns rendered in ivory
2¼in. (5.7cm.) long
Provenance
S. Kriger, Washington, D. C., 1960
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.