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EDO PERIOD (EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Details
A Kyoto-School Ivory Netsuke**
Edo period (early 19th century)
Modeled as a dragon emerging from an alms bowl among swirling clouds, the dragon's scales carved in a latticework pattern and the details stained dark; eyes inlaid in dark horn
2½in. (6.4cm.) high
Edo period (early 19th century)
Modeled as a dragon emerging from an alms bowl among swirling clouds, the dragon's scales carved in a latticework pattern and the details stained dark; eyes inlaid in dark horn
2½in. (6.4cm.) 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.