A METAL-INLAID WALRUS IVORY NETSUKE WITH FROG AND LOTUS Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19^th century

Finely carved as several lotus leaves, a blooming lotus flower, and a pod. The front inlaid with a gilt bronze frog. Central himotoshi through the back.

LENGTH 4.5 cm

Condition: Very good condition, minor wear.
Provenance: French private collection. This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood 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. Therefore this item can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.