NETSUKE: YOKIHI.
Japan. Edo Period. 19th century.

Ivory; well carved and engraved with dark staining and golden-yellow patina. The Chinese princess Yang Guifei stands in elegant robe and holds a stiff fan in her left hand. H.5cm. Condition A/B. Age cracks; tip of the fan broken off.

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.