a small elephant figurine sitting on a black surfacea close up of a vase with writing on it
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
Description
~NETSUKE carved from elephant’s ivory, highlighted with brown, depicting a reclining fallow deer, its head turned backwards, the coat finely incised, the eyes inlaid with brown horn. Signed ‘Garaku’ in a cartouche beneath the animal’s chest. (Small chip to one antler, cracks). Japan, Edo period, early 19th century. A CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, DEER, JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY. HEIGHT: 2.5 CM (1 IN.) – LENGTH: 4.7 CM (1 7/8 IN.) This lot is accompanied by a CIC issued on 11 June 2026. It may not be imported into any country outside the EU. This lot is sold with a CIC issued on 11 June 2026 and may not be exported to any country outside the EU.
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About the sale ASIAN ARTS
Auction location
Auction time 10/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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