Anabori type ivory netsuke representing a persimmon, Japan, 19th century

The inside of the fruit, eaten by insects, reveals a delicately carved scene with a rider in a landscape and a pavilion. To make the decoration even more vivid, clouds have been carved on the outside of the top of the fruit. Not signed.

Height : 2,6 cm ; weight : 23 g

Accompanied by a handwritten and illustrated description by the collector.

The CIC certificate will be given to the buyer.



Collection Étienne de Villaret - lots 81 to 96
Live Tuesday 18 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 89

Anabori type ivory netsuke representing a persimmon, Japan, 19th century The inside of the fruit, eaten by insects, reveals a delicately carved scene with a rider in a landscape and a pavilion. To make the decoration even more vivid, clouds have been carved on the outside of the top of the fruit. Not signed. Height : 2,6 cm ; weight : 23 g Accompanied by a handwritten and illustrated description by the collector. The CIC certificate will be given to the buyer. Collection Étienne de Villaret - lots 81 to 96

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€1,408
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Anabori type ivory netsuke representing a persimmon, Japan, 19th century The inside of the fruit, eaten by insects, reveals a delicately carved scene with a rider in a landscape and a pavilion. To make the decoration even more vivid, clouds have been carved on the outside of the top of the fruit. Not signed. Height : 2,6 cm ; weight : 23 g Accompanied by a handwritten and illustrated description by the collector. The CIC certificate will be given to the buyer. Collection Étienne de Villaret - lots 81 to 96
Sale Tuesday 18 October 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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