Japan. Edo period. 19th c. Ivory with finely engraved and darkened details, with beautiful yellow-gold patina. Four times folded Obi with various brocade pattern in recessed relief. One fan with lotus leaves, one Genji mon (chapter 12 Suma), one Kiri mon (Paulownia blossom), and a wave pattern. Height 1cm, width 3.6cm. Condition A/B. Age cracks.
Provenance: -Collection Karl M. Schwarz, ill. Netsuke Subjects Addendum, 2001, no. A 175.
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