NETSUKE: TURTLE.
Japan. Edo period. 19th century.
Sperm whale tooth; delicately carved and engraved; partly reddish-brown accentuates; the animal's eyes inlaid gold. Turtle crawling over a large; rotten lotus leaf with fruit and buds - on one of which a beetle sits. W.4cm. Condition A.
Provenance:
-Old collection no. label 752.
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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Details
Creative#:
TOP28196090
Source:
達志影像
Authorization Type:
RM
Release Information:
須由TPG 完整授權
Model Release:
No
Property Release:
No
Right to Privacy:
No
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