78 - Ɏ MASATOMO: AN AMUSING OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMA

Ɏ MASATOMO: AN AMUSING OSAKA SCHOOL IVORY NETSUKE OF DARUMA By Masatomo, signed Masatomo 正友 Japan, Osaka, early 19 th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Humorously carved as Daruma seated entirely enveloped in his voluminous monastic robe, forming a compact, gently leaning composition. His broad face is animated by dramatically arched brows, bulging eyes with dark horn-inlaid pupils, a prominent nose, fleshy cheeks, and pursed lips, while the beard and stubble are delicately stippled. The robe is defined by deeply incised, darkly stained folds and scattered floral sprigs. Himotoshi underneath and signed MASATOMO within a wavy reserve. The ivory bearing an attractively warm honey-yellow patina. LENGTH 3.9 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and expected age cracks. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307515432-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.