Japan, 19th century to Edo period (1615-1868)

Nicely carved, the first depicting an actor, the second a couple throwing beans at two onis during setsubun day, signed to the underside. The third depicting sarumawashi with monkey, signed to the underside. The fourth of walrus ivory carved and inked with gamma sennin on a rock with a toad, and the fifth depicting Daikoku and Ebisu, showing a fine dark patina.

HEIGHT 3 – 4.5 cm

Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. The second with a tiny chip to the tip of a finger and with one oni reattached.
Provenance: German private collection.

This item contains or is made from elephant ivory and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Please note that in compliance with EU regulation effective January 19th, 2022, all items carved from elephant ivory before 1947 must carry a legal trade permit issued by the Austrian ministry of trade, or any other appropriate authority within the European Union. For this reason, any sale of such item can only be concluded after such permit has been granted. All payments made prior to the issuance of the respective permit will be held in escrow until the application for the permit has been approved. Please note that according to EU regulation it may take up to 3 months until the permit has been granted. In case the permit is declined, or not granted after 3 months, the payment will be returned to the client immediately.