Ɏ A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI

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Ɏ A POWERFUL KYOTO SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF A SHISHI Japan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A bold and impressive ivory netsuke of a recumbent shishi executed in distinct Kyoto style, probably carved by an artist of the Okatomo school. The shishi has a bushy tail, mane, floppy ears and is scratching its densely bearded chin with its hind leg. The powerful expression is a mixture of a deep satisfaction and an expressively powerful snarl. The shishi’s spine and rib cage are articulated and the large himotoshi are located on the underside. HEIGHT 3.5 cm, LENGTH 5 cm Auction comparison: Compare a related ivory netsuke of a shishi, Kyoto, 18th century, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, New York, 19 March 2008, lot 5079 (sold for USD 3,000). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0585). 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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