Description An Ivory netsuke of a god riding on the back of a Foo dog, 19th century. Finely carved depiction of a foo dog or lion, one paw rests on a stone. Man is holding a scroll in his left hand. Inscription on the bottom. 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". THIS LOT CONTAINS ANIMAL OR PLANT MATERIAL THAT MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND/ OR LOCAL LAW. BIDDERS SHOULD CHECK ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. THE BUYER WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ANY NECESSARY LICENSE OR PERMITS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OR TRANSPORT OF THE OBJECT. Condition: The man is missing right hand, some stains on the bottom.
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