Sperm whale tooth, vividly carved with beautiful golden-yellow patina. Sitting Kirin with turned head looking up. Scaled body, darkly accentuated, likewise the mane, long beard, and the high curved curls of the tail. H.4.1cm. Condition A/B. Minimal loss on horn and ear.
Provenance: -Old collection no. 755.
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