Paper knife - Elephant ivory - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

VERY IMPORTANT for extra UE buyers The item CANNOT be sold outside UE large and refined letter opener with carved handle depicting a bird trying to catch a mouse and blade enriched with very refined shibayama decoration It is in excellent general condition with minimal wear and chipping compatible with age and use a Japanese object from the Meiji era It was produced before 1947 so it complies with the European Union rules for the ivory trade. The object is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity that will be delivered to the buyer