NETSUKE. RECLINING TIGER. IVORY.
Early 19th c.

With long curled tail; its head slightly raised with attentive look. Very well carved; the typical stripes well engraved and stained; eyes inlaid black horn. Beautiful; parlty golden-yellow; natural patina. L.5;4 cm. Kyoto-school. Condition: A.

Provenance:
-With an old auction-cat.-no. 1070.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.Art trade; Van Ham.