African Ivory. Bidders should be aware of the changing laws regarding commercialization of ivory and other product containing endangered species both on the Federal and State levels. This lot will be accompanied by a signed affidavit from the client that this object was in the United States prior to January 18, 1990, and is to the best of their knowledge and ability made prior to February 26, 1976 in accordance with Federal law. Ivory cannot be shipped out of the United States or to New York or New Jersey, and will not be shipped to California after June 30, 2016.

Far East, Japan, Meiji period to early 20th century CE. Superb African ivory netsuke (weight at the end of an Inro) in the form of a seated man who has distinctly simian features, obviously worried about something important. His left hand is raised to his bald head, worry lines on his face, nicely detailed reverse side. Size: 1.25" W x 1" H (3.2 cm x 2.5 cm).

Provenance: From the Paul and Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, Ca. Acquired before 1980 and all made at least 75 years before the 1970 ivory ban.

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#111689

Near choice with fine golden patina from age