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NETSUKE: PEONY.
Japan. Meiji period.
Large; lifelike peony blossom on a leafy twig. Ivory; very delicately carved and engraved with beautiful glossy patina from use. The petals and leaves are carved and polished so thinly at the edges; that they look transparent. Peonies are considered as a symbol of spring and signify joy; good luck; and a noble spirit. Signed: Yoshiyuki. See MCI; p. 999/1000; and also Reikichi; Netsuke Handbook; no.1316; whose comment indicates it is this artist of whom he writes: "late; did beautiful work in ivory". W.4.6cm. Condition A.
Literature:
-MOA Cologne 2017 for the Cologne Netsuke Convention; Cat. p.116; no. 193.
Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.
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TOP28190895
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達志影像
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RM
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