Lot 440 ♣ - A213AS Asian Art: Japan, India, South-East Asia, Islamic Art - Tuesday, 17. June 2025, 03.00 PM
A NETSUKE OF A MANCHURIAN CRANE.
Japan, 2nd half of 19th c. Length 4 cm.
Ivory with dark stained details, the eyes are inlaid with translucent horn and black pupils. Distinctive carving of a crane with its neck turned to the right. The animal is resting in its nest, holding an egg protectively against the body. Signed Mitsuhiro. Age crack.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, thence by descent.
Compare: Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, no. 92, p. 44.
***Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.***
Compare: Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, no. 92, p. 44.
***Please note that no export CITES is available for this item.***
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CHF 1 500 / 2 500 | (€ 1 550 / 2 580)
Sold for CHF 4 750 (including buyer's premium)