Antique Natural Elephant Ivory Netsuke – Signed, Japan

20th Century · Hand-carved Japanese Ivory

A masterwork of the Japanese carver’s art, this signed netsuke distills extraordinary detail into the palm of the hand. Once functional toggles securing a gentleman’s sash, netsuke evolved into prized objects of sculpture — and this example, in warm Angel Skin ivory, shows exactly why collectors covet them. Every plane and contour is worked with patient precision, the artist’s signature marking it as an object of genuine pedigree. Displayed on its base, it is a conversation piece worthy of the finest cabinet of curiosities.

Details

• Size without base: 105×36×13 mm · With base: 129×36×13 mm
• Colour: Angel Skin
• Condition: No chips or cracks; very clean given its age
• Weight: 66.1 g