Description
~TWO NETSUKE
carved from elephant’s ivory; one depicting a repentant oni, kneeling at the feet of a monk; the other, accented with brown, depicting a karako dancing on one foot, holding a kitsune mask in his hands.
(Gerces).
Japan, late Edo–early Meiji periods, 19th century.
TWO CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, JAPAN, LATE EDO–EARLY MEIJI PERIODS, 19TH CENTURY.
HEIGHT: 4.4 CM (1 3/8 IN.) – 4.5 CM (1 3/4 IN.)
This lot is accompanied by a CIC issued on 04/08/2026. It may not be imported into any country outside the EU. This lot is sold with a CIC issued on 04/08/2026 and cannot be exported to any country outside the EU.
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