Okimono - Elephant ivory - Pescatore con tridente - Firmato 'Hōzan' 寶山 entro riserva in lacca rossa - Japan - Late 19th century

Okimono - Elephant ivory - Fisherman with trident - Signed 'Hōzan' 寶山 within red lacquer - Japan - Late 19th century Elephant ivory okimono depicting a fisherman with trident, with a calm expression. He is holding a basket that is almost over turned, holding three fish, two of which have fallen out completely. Signed Kokuzan under the base, in red lacquer within a designated area. In very good condition. The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617) , which will be sent with the lot. Copy of Certificate of Antiquity compliant with the international CITES rules drawn up by the CE. S. AR Archaeometric Study Centre based in London, Milan and Rome, together with the item. The original is only available on request. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.