AN IVORY NETSUKE OF SHORIKEN WITH TIGERIvory netsuke. Japan, first half of 19th centuryShoriken is a Taoist immortal, called Zhongli Quan in China. His main characteristic is the tiger, which sneaks around with a somewhat mischievous expression. Shoriken shows a joyous facial expression, has a long chin beard and is wearing a Taoist cap on his head and a long, richly pleated garment. Himotoshi on the rear. Fine, honey yellow patina due to age. Condition: Age-related wear to staining and age cracks; repair to the edge of the two feet of the tiger and one of Shoriken Provenance: From an important Austrian private collection, acquired before 1930HEIGHT 6.8 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