Lot details Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Boldly carved as two sages with rather grotesque expressions, one standing and holding a hossu (flywhisk) in one hand, appearing to wake his reclining companion below him, both holding on to a baton, wearing long flowing robes opening at the chest, their mouths agape revealing teeth and tongue, the back with two asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, expected age cracks, traces of use, one foot slightly chipped. Fine, smooth, honey-yellow patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. 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) Boldly carved as two sages with rather grotesque expressions, one standing and holding a hossu (flywhisk) in one hand, appearing to wake his reclining companion below him, both holding on to a baton, wearing long flowing robes opening at the chest, their mouths agape revealing teeth and tongue, the back with two asymmetrical himotoshi. HEIGHT 5 cm Condition: Very good condition, appealingly worn, expected age cracks, traces of use, one foot slightly chipped. Fine, smooth, honey-yellow patina. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection, Paris. 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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