AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEACH WITH INSECTS

AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A PEACH WITH INSECTS

Unsigned
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A beautifully worn and compact ivory netsuke of a peach attached to the stem with a craggy branch issuing a single leaf. An unsuspecting fly sits near the leaf as a small spider approaches from the other side, ready to strike. Each insect is carved above a minutely stippled ground. The ivory bearing a rich, honey-yellow patina. The back with two generously hollowed himotoshi.

LENGTH 3.9 cm

Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, natural age cracks, and a nerve channel plugged between the two himotoshi.

Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2309200681-K).

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.