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Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI HIDING IN A BOX DURING SETSUBUN Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI HIDING IN A BOX DURING SETSUBUN Unsigned Japan, 18 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Crammed into a large box, the oni peeking out a small hole with a panic-stricken expression as soybeans pelt his hindquarters. Very good himotoshi, generously excavated to the side and base. The ivory bearing a superb, yellowish patina. LENGTH 3.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Provenance: Zacke, Netsuke von Meistern, Ausstellung 1989, no. 35. From the collection of Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Gudrun Thaler-Szulyovsky, acquired from the above, and thence by descent in the same family. The couple, who had both been practicing law, met in 1967 through their mutual passion for art. Together they built a substantial and diverse art collection over many decades. This motif is commonly seen carved from wood and should be considered exceedingly rare carved from ivory. The Setsubun festival is celebrated during the first day of spring and includes the rite of oni-yarai or mame-maki, where roasted beans are thrown at oni to rid the coming year of any demons and disease-bringing spirits. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0388). 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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Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI HIDING IN A BOX DURING SETSUBUN Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI HIDING IN A BOX DURING SETSUBUN Unsigned Japan, 18 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Crammed into a large box, the oni peeking out a small hole with a panic-stricken expression as soybeans pelt his hindquarters. Very good himotoshi, generously excavated to the side and base. The ivory bearing a superb, yellowish patina. LENGTH 3.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Provenance: Zacke, Netsuke von Meistern, Ausstellung 1989, no. 35. From the collection of Dr. Ferdinand and Dr. Gudrun Thaler-Szulyovsky, acquired from the above, and thence by descent in the same family. The couple, who had both been practicing law, met in 1967 through their mutual passion for art. Together they built a substantial and diverse art collection over many decades. This motif is commonly seen carved from wood and should be considered exceedingly rare carved from ivory. The Setsubun festival is celebrated during the first day of spring and includes the rite of oni-yarai or mame-maki, where roasted beans are thrown at oni to rid the coming year of any demons and disease-bringing spirits. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0388). 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.

Estimate 600 - 1 200 EUR
Starting price 600 EUR

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Galerie Zacke
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Ɏ A SIGNED IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF A SARUMAWASHI (MONKEY TRAINER) WITH MONKEY AND ONI Ɏ A SIGNED IVORY NETSUKE-OKIMONO OF A SARUMAWASHI (MONKEY TRAINER) WITH MONKEY AND ONI Signed Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Finely carved, the monkey trainer seated on a tree stump and smoking his kiseru (pipe), as he watches his monkey fight a small oni, the face of the trainer with satisfied expression, as his monkey throws the small demon off balance. The Sarumawashi wearing loose robes with ornamental designs. Single central himotoshi through the base, beside the signature. LENGTH 5.1 cm Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear. Provenance: Michael Bernstein, New York. Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary, acquired from the above. Trade Certificate: In accordance with new EU regulations that went into effect in January 2022, we have applied for a certificate to sell this item within the EU. We expect the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology to issue the certificate in 4-8 weeks. The item can only be shipped / handed over once the certificate has been issued. 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.