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EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH CENTURY)
Details
An Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (late 18th century)
Of a Chinese lion holding between his front paws a large ball, a free-moving ball in his mouth, the fur carved with whorls and fine lines stained dark
1¾in. (4.5cm.) high
Edo period (late 18th century)
Of a Chinese lion holding between his front paws a large ball, a free-moving ball in his mouth, the fur carved with whorls and fine lines stained dark
1¾in. (4.5cm.) high
Provenance
S. Kriger, Washington, D. C., 1956
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.