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Antique Japanese Meiji OJIME Signd IVORY Zodiac NETSUKE |
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Curent Price | 292 USD |
Item # | 350125021246 |
Status | Completed |
Age | 1850-1899 |
Region of Origin | Japan |
Primary Material | Ivory |
Type | Netsuke |
Original/Repro | Original |
End time | 11/23/2008 9:58:00 PM (EST)
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Ships From | Saint Petersburg, Florida |
Category | Antiques > Asian Antiques > Japan > Netsuke |
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Antique Japanese Meiji OJIME Signd IVORY Zodiac NETSUKE
Fantastic late 19th or very early 20th century Japanese carved ivory ojime netsuke balls, possibly used as inro toggles. Each ball is lavishly decorated in high relief with exquisite detailed carving of the 12 animals of the zodiac. Very unusual to find a matched pair. Each ball is signed -- not certain about this, but it could be "Gyozan" or "Gyokuzan" -- please let me know if I am reading it wrong. A wonderful ojime pair, with a rich aged patina.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item is authentic African elephant ivory. It was legally imported before the ban, and it will be sold in compliance with all laws governing the sale of ivory. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC.
Condition: Very fine, with no damage.
Measurements: 3/4" diameter.
Shipping is $5 to U.S. addresses.
Insurance is required for items over $50. Florida residents add 7% sales tax unless exempt. PayPal accepted.
Important notice to serious ivory collectors
For the next month, I will be selling more than 120 fresh-to-the-market vintage and antique Asian items -- mostly carved ivories -- from a 30-year estate collection. This wonderful collection contains no modern, souvenir-type ivory -- most of it is 19th and early 20th century Japanese, with some Indian, Chinese and Persian. The images below show a small sampling of the items I'll be offering. Items include carved figurines, netsuke, snuff bottles, jewelry and more. (eBay has announced that it will no longer allow sales of ANY ivory pieces by the end of the year.) PLEASE BOOKMARK MY AUCTION LISTINGS!
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