Ivory Netsuke of an Old Japanese Woman Weaving a Basket

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Ivory Netsuke of an Old Japanese Woman Weaving a Basket

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Sold Date: 11/22/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

This auction is for an incredible, vintage, hand carved, ivory netsuke an old woman weaving a basket. This fine piece measures 1.6âe long and 1.5âe wide. The artists signature is inlayed in mother of pearl in the back of this netsuke. The ivory grain is very clear and visible. A beautiful chrysanthemum is on the back of her robes.

Netsuke are tiny sculptures used to secure pouches to the kimono, these have long been an obsession for collectors in both the West and the East. They depict a variety of figures, both domestic and exotic, from marketplace tradesmen to other worldly beings, and perfectly carved animals.

Please note that the ivory used in this piece is Elephant Ivory. This item was lawfully imported and is lawful to sell in accordance with eBay policy.

I would like to offer buyers a REAL on-line auction, so tfore am offering this item with a LOW starting bid and NO reserve price. The majorities of my items were acquired from private collections, estate auctions, or are from my own private collection and have not been offered for sale anyw else before this eBay auction. Please contact me with any questions that you may have and thank-you for taking the time to look at my auction. Congratulations and bid with confidence.

This item is available for US shipment only. International buyers must have a US address for me to ship this item or can arrange for a 3 rd party shipper. California residents please add sales tax of 7.75 to the final bidding price (shipping cost is not taxable).