AN IVORY NETSUKE OF JUROJINIvory netsuke. Japan, 19th centuryJurojin, Japanese for “long-lived, old man”, is the god of longevity and scholarly success. Similar to Fukurokuju, he has an elongated head and a beard, but rarely laughs and is rather serious. He likes to sit on his mount, a deer, which is masterfully carved in this work, especially its beautifully shaped head. Jurojin is holding a fan and a staff, which resembles a thunderbolt. The facial expression as well as the folds and decorative patterns of the Chinese garment are very finely carved. The himotoshi are found on the back on the deer. Condition: Good condition – the staff replaced Provenance: From a German private collectionHEIGHT 6.5 CMThis lot is subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora [CITES]. It may only be exported outside the European Union after an export permit in accordance with CITES has been granted by the Austrian authorities. Zacke Gallery cannot and does not guarantee that such export permit may or will be obtained, but will by order of the winning bidder, once and exclusively after the item in question has been paid in full, apply to obtain such a permit at a fixed administrative fee of €100,- per application (fee valid for 'Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono' auction only). This process usually takes 6 months, and most permits we have applied for, have been granted in the past. Our team is happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding this process