Ɏ A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT TIGER

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Ɏ A POWERFUL IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT TIGER Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The reclining tiger is rendered in a taut, coiled posture, its body twisted with the head raised and the long tail sweeping dramatically over its back. The face is strikingly expressive, with horn-inlaid eyes, bared fangs, and finely incised stripes that emphasize its fierce character. The carving displays a masterful contrast between the smooth, polished surfaces and the delicately striated details. Two large himotoshi pierce the underside. The ivory has developed an appealing, warm yellow patina. LENGTH 5.5 cm Auction comparison: Compare a related Kyoto school ivory netsuke of a tiger, by Okakoto, dated to the early 19th century, 4.2 cm (length), at Bonhams, The Harriet Szechenyi Sale of Japanese Art, 8 November 2011, London, lot 128 (sold for GBP 9,625 or approx. EUR 19,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Note the similar posture and execution of the tiger’s pelt. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number IT/CE/2025/MI/00544). 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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