A Wood and Ivory Netsuke
Signed Sesai, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Of a priest, inlaid in ivory, coral and cowhorn
5.3cm. high
A Wood and Ivory Netsuke
Signed Sesai, Meiji Period (late 19th century)
Of a priest, inlaid in ivory, coral and cowhorn
5.3cm. high
Ann Meselson
Gabor Wilhelm and Yukari Yoshida, Netsuke: The French Connection, (Tokyo, 2000), p.58
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
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