Reclining young cow, its head turned back, with halter and rope lying in waves over its back, the rope extremly well carved and engraved ending in a loop. Evenly grained whitish ivory with dense structure, exquisitily well carved and engraved, the eyes inlaid amber with black pupils, the bent horns with fine tips show a glossy polish so does the rectangular, slightly raised reserve giving the signature: Kaigyokusai with seal: Masatsugu on a slightly raised, square reserve. See MCI pg. 297. Beautiful, compact form, the bottom well polished. L.4,2cm. Condition A.
Please note that objects made of ivory, rhinoceros horn and turtle shell, due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.