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Rare Japanese 18th Century Edo Period IVory Tonkotsu - Carved With Dragons
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this finely carved Edo Period Ivory Tonkotsu (Tobacco container) circa 1780 , the oval section lidded container is finely decorated with a three clawed Dragon skimming above the waves and grasping a Tama , the original cover also repeats this decoration , the Tonkotsu is fitted with an inset ivory base as well as Silver rings to accept the old leather cords , the cords decorated with Coral beads , the leather cords tied with a wooden Ojime bead carved with Handaka Sonja and his Dragon , the Eyes inset in metal , probably made by a Kyoto school Netsuke carver in the latter part of the 18th century , a very rare survivor to be in this condition , a cracking addition to your Japanese works of art or smoking utensil collection
Condition report :
In fine condition throughout !
Approximate sizes :
Height : 2.5'' 6.5 cm
Width: 2.75'' 6.9 cm
Depth: 2.4'' 5.8 cm
Free worldw...ide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are responsible for the costs of any licences that may be required .
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA525951
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 6cm (2.4inches)Width is 6cm (2.4inches)Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
Antique SA525951 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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ANTIQUE SA525951
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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