AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN IMMORTAL ON A ROCKIvory netsuke. Japan, 18th centuryLarge head of a wise seer, his chest bare and one of his legs bent. This motif is often described as rakkan (Buddha’s disciple) but is actually after the Chinese Taoist immortals, the Xian 仙. A double hyotan, a bottle gourd, lies on his shoulder. It is a symbol of immortality as it contains the elixir of life. Very good figural wholeness, honey yellow patina, large himotoshi in the flat base. Condition: Good condition with an extensive honey yellow patina, expected age cracks Provenance: From an English private collectionHEIGHT 3.85 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