Okimono - Elephant ivory - Raro ed insolito - Maschera Hannya con danzatore di Sambaso - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Okimono in single block elephant ivory depicting Sambaso dancer from the Kabuki theater on a large Hannya mask held by two carako. Very special and unusual representation with the mask connected with rope that ends over a drum next to the flute. 180 g Excellent condition - ivory nerve visible on the inside of the mask, grouted - see photos 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 the Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617) , which will be sent with the lot. Included with the item is a copy of the certificate of antiquity conforming with the international CITES regulations, issued by CESAR, a centre of Archaeometric studies with offices in London, Milan and Rome. The original is only available upon request. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.