Japan early Meiji (1868-1912)
Ivory Netsuke, old monk smoothing his beard
Old Netsuke with a strong patina depicting an old monk smoothing his beard looking pensive, holding a fan in his right hand.
Signature under the base, perhaps ICHIZAN,
Height: 5 cm
Beware, exportation of this lot out of France is under restrictions.
Meiji :
(1868 - 1912) The Meiji period or Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from 1868 to 1912. It corresponds to the reign of Emperor Meiji.