Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROOMING PIEBALD CAT Unsigned Japan,... Lot 413

Ɏ A RARE IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROOMING PIEBALD CAT Unsigned Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved, the recumbent cat lifting its right hind paw, tied with a string, as it grooms its fur. The cat’s piebald coat is finely incised and stained with irregular patches on its face, head and back. Two good himotoshi to the base, the larger hole generously excavated to accommodate the knot. LENGTH 4.5 cm Condition: Good condition with wear, expected age cracks, and the cat’s raised foot repaired. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000015-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.