Ɏ A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE

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Ɏ A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A GRAZING HORSE Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the horse stands with its four long legs drawn closely together, its head lowered between the front legs in an elegant grazing pose. The mane is neatly incised and stained with sumi (ink), creating a striking contrast against the polished surface of the body, which retains a stunning honey patina. Large and asymmetrical himotoshi to the back. HEIGHT 6.3 cm Auction comparison: Compare a closely related ivory netsuke of a grazing horse with a similar pose and sumi staining, dated c. 1800, 6.5 cm high, at Van Ham, Asiatische Kunst, 6 June 2015, Cologne, lot 303 (sold for EUR 5,160 or approx. EUR 6,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number DE-DÜS251104-418). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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