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2022 - Group of turtles, netsuke in vegetable ivory (morphil), Japa…
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Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 800
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Group of turtles, netsuke in vegetable ivory (morphil), Japan, 19th–20th centuries, signed 忠一 (Tadakazu), inlaid eyes, height 6 cm Provenance: the collection of Edward T. Chow (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), which has remained in the family to this day. Edward T. Chow was one of the most important collectors and dealers in Chinese art of the 20th century, particularly renowned for his collection of ceramics. Based in Geneva from 1967 onwards, he built up a collection that has become a benchmark in the field of Chinese art. General surface wear A few surface scratches Weight: 46g A vegetable ivory netsuke depicting a group of turtles, Japan, 19th–20th century, signed 忠一 (Tadakazu), 6 cm high Provenance: Edward T. Chow Collection (Qiu Yanzhi, 仇焱之, 1910–1980), thence by descent within the family to the present day
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About the sale Art from the Orient and the Far East – Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time 09/23/2026 at 10:00 AM
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