NETSUKE. BOY CLIMBING ON AN OX. IVORY. SIGNATURE: TOMOTADA.
Early 19th century.

Boy only wearing a body sling and climbing upon an ox. Well carved and engraved; eyes inlaid black horn. Signed Tomotada on a rectangular cartouche. Partly glossy; golden-yellow patina. Width 6;2cm. Condition A.

Cp. LA p. 1161 u.f.

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.