Null LOVE COUPLE

Japan, Nestuke, ivory, two parts, signed, probably around 1900…

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LOVE COUPLE Japan, Nestuke, ivory, two parts, signed, probably around 1900 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm A CITES certificate is required to export this object. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining this document. Shipping abroad is not possible through Galerie Moenius AG.

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LOVE COUPLE Japan, Nestuke, ivory, two parts, signed, probably around 1900 5.5 x 4 x 3.5 cm A CITES certificate is required to export this object. The purchaser is responsible for obtaining this document. Shipping abroad is not possible through Galerie Moenius AG.

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Ɏ KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF JO AND UBA INSIDE A PINECONE Ɏ KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU: A FINE IVORY NETSUKE OF JO AND UBA INSIDE A PINECONE School of Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), signed Kaigyokusai Masatsugu 懐玉齋正次 Japan, Osaka or Tokyo, late 19 th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) Depicting a pinecone, carved from two parts, hinged together and openable, the lustrous exterior superbly polished, naturalistically carved, and with pine needles, the inside revealing a densely carved and remarkably intricate depiction. The famous elderly couple Jo and Uba are nestled under an imposing pine tree, sharing tea. The other side of the pinecone is carved in relief with swirling clouds. Signed underneath KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU. HEIGHT 4 cm Condition: The hinged mechanism is repaired. A tiny chip to the edge of the pine tree to the interior. Generally good condition and presenting well. Provenance: Old French private collection, acquired in Tokyo, May 8, 1968, from the Tokyo Art Club. Jo and Uba, the pine spirits who were thought to inhabit two pines at Takasago and Sumiyoshi, are depicted here as an old couple. According to legend, Jo makes a trip to Sumiyoshi nightly to visit his love. The two spirits represent eternal fidelity, good fortune, and longevity. Auction comparison: Compare a near-identical ivory netsuke, attributed to Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 19 May 2009, London, lot 170 ( sold for GBP 3,600). Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307500499-K). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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