NETSUKE: LYING OX.
Japan. Edo Period. 19th century.

Ivory with engraved and slightly colored fur. With one eye inlayed in dark horn; the other probably replaced. With the cord above the back. B.6cm; H.2.1cm. Sign.: Tomotada; cf. LA p. 1161ff. Condition C. Age cracks. Left hind leg replaced.

Provenance:
-Private collection Southern Germany.

Please note that due to the current Cites regulations for ivory; rhinozeroshorn and tortoises; full trade is allowed only within the European Community. Export to third countries is currently not possible.
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.