NETSUKE: YAMA-UBA; CARRYING KINTAR?ON HER SHOULDER.
Japan. Edo Period. 18th century.

Ivory; expressivly carved with finely engraved details. The horned woman is standing in dancing posture; wearing a belted robe with leaf apron; that is leaving her scraggy upper-body open. She is smiling above her naked Kintar? that is rising on her left shoulder and is holding a large mushroom and a peach branch on a cord with both hands. Potential stylistic refernces to the circle of the Soken-Kisho-artist Sanko. H.6;3cm. 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.
Art trade; Van Ham.