Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
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Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
Period 1800-1899
Origin Japan
Medium Ivory
Dimension 2 cm (0³/₄ inches)
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
Unsigned
Edo Period Early 19th Century
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
Unsigned
Edo Period Early 19th Century
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE
Period: 1800-1899
Origin: Japan
Medium: Ivory
Dimension: 2 cm (0³/₄ inches)
Provenance:
Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE
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