NETSUKE: RECLINING COW.
Japan. Edo period. 19th c.

Reclining young cow; its head turned back; with halter and rope lying in waves over its back; the rope extremly well carved and engraved ending in a loop. Evenly grained whitish ivory with dense structure; exquisitily well carved and engraved; the eyes inlaid amber with black pupils; the bent horns with fine tips show a glossy polish so does the rectangular; slightly raised reserve giving the signature: Kaigyokusai with seal: Masatsugu on a slightly raised; square reserve. See MCI pg. 297. Beautiful; compact form; the bottom well polished. L.4;2cm. Condition A.

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.