AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TEKKAI SENNINIvory netsuke. Japan, 18th centuryThis sennin is depicted in a lively manner as a beggar with characteristic leaf garment fluttering in the wind and a high cane, onto which a double gourd is attached. The long-haired anchorite and Taoist magician with a pointed chin beard appears jolly and seems to scouting the surrounding area in search of his soul, which has separated from his body. Condition: Good, complete condition; rubbed patina Provenance: From the collection of Marcel Lorber, then Austrian private collection Published:: Illustrated in “Netsuke” by Wolfmar Zacken (1987) – no. 12HEIGHT 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