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Netsuke Katabori carved ivory depicting a crouched man holding a basket in his hands, signed below, from Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) late nineteenth century.
This netsuke is in good condition. It is signed below (used and unidentified signature).
A note: some dirt and slight wear of time, see photos.
Specimen in worked ivory, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in accordance with Regulation EC 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc.
The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing used to maintain sagemono (literally "hanging objects"). Indeed, the kimono has no pocket, the various everyday objects are transported in a kind of small boxes called sagemono. These objects are suspended at the obi of their owner by a cord.
