• Art d'Asie auction at Christies

    Sale 5598

    Art d'Asie

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    8 June 2010

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    • NETSUKE EN IVOIRE
    Lot 84

    NETSUKE EN IVOIRE

    JAPON, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE

    Price realised

    EUR 750

    Estimate

    EUR 600 - EUR 800

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    NETSUKE EN IVOIRE
    JAPON, XVIIIEME-XIXEME SIECLE
    Représentant un sennin assis sur un tigre, tournant la tête vers la droite, vêtu d'une longue robe, les bras croisés, l'animal tournant la tête vers l'arrière, signature Minkoku
    Hauteur: 4 cm. (1 5/8 in.)

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    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.
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    Post Lot Text

    AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A SENNIN SEATED ON A TIGER INSCRIBED MINKOKU
    JAPAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY


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