NETSUKE: 12 JUNISHI; IVORY
2nd half of the 19th Century

Group of all 12 animals of the the zodiac; composed in a Manju shape. Very delicately carved and engraved details; the hair is subtly coloured. Some eyes are applications of dark horn. W. 3;6 cm. Condition A.

Provenance:
Private collection Southern Germany.

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.