NETSUKE: OKAME WITH KITTEN.
Japan. Edo period. Mid-19th century.

Ivory; delicately carved and engraved; slightly stained. Okame in rich Kimono and headscarf above a thick; delicately engraved collar; thoroughly amused by the kitten she has on a leash and which is looking up at her. H.4.5cm. Signed: Hidemasa on oval cartouche; cf. MCI p. 138-48; mentioning four artists of this name. 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.