SHUNGA-NETSUKE: OCTOPUS.
Japan. Edo period. 19th century.

Sperm whale tooth with beautiful golden-yellow; partly amber-coloured; translucent; natural patina. Octopus with spread tentacles lying on an abalone (Awabi). W.3.9cm. Condition A.

Provenance:
-Old collection no. 514.

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.
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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Creative#:

TOP28195993

Source:

達志影像

Authorization Type:

RM

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須由TPG 完整授權

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No

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No

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