Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A compact ivory netsuke depicting Okame, heavily worn, the ivory bearing a beautifully lustrous patina. The Shinto goddess is wrapped in a voluminous robe and laughing gleefully, one hand touching her cheek, the other resting on her lap. Good, generously excavated himotoshi to the back. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: Good condition, many age cracks. Superb patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. A charming piece displaying a beautiful aji – clearly loved by several generations. Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 4-8 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.
Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A compact ivory netsuke depicting Okame, heavily worn, the ivory bearing a beautifully lustrous patina. The Shinto goddess is wrapped in a voluminous robe and laughing gleefully, one hand touching her cheek, the other resting on her lap. Good, generously excavated himotoshi to the back. HEIGHT 4.4 cm Condition: Good condition, many age cracks. Superb patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. A charming piece displaying a beautiful aji – clearly loved by several generations. Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 4-8 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued.
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