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An ivory netsuke of a tiger Edo period (1615-1868), early/mid 19th century
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An ivory netsuke of a tiger
Edo period (1615-1868), early/mid 19th century
The tiger seated, turning to the right to look behind, its legs drawn in for compactness, its long tail passing forward, snaking over its back, the eyes inlaid; unsigned. 3.6cm (1 3/8in) long.
The tiger seated, turning to the right to look behind, its legs drawn in for compactness, its long tail passing forward, snaking over its back, the eyes inlaid; unsigned. 3.6cm (1 3/8in) long.
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Provenance:
Purchased at Christie's, London, 16 May 2012, lot 70.
Please note that from 19 January 2022, items containing ivory cannot be imported into the EU. The import of ivory into the USA and China is already prohibited.
























