pair of carved ivory nets of a man and woman on a shella close up of a bunch of snails on a platea close up of a vase with a chinese writing on it
TAJAN

41 - ~SET OF TWO NETSUKE
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Estimate €200 - €300
Description
~SET OF TWO NETSUKE carved from elephant’s ivory; one depicting a small rabbit beside a curved sheaf of straw, with highlights in brown horn, signed Chôkôsai; the other, highlighted with shades of brown, depicting a group of shells, signed Rakuôsai. Japan, late Edo–early Meiji periods, 19th century. TWO CARVED IVORY NETSUKE, JAPAN, LATE EDO–EARLY MEIJI PERIODS, 19TH CENTURY. WIDTH 4 CM (1 9/16 IN.) – 4.7 CM (1 7/8 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 08/04/2026 and cannot 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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