AN IVORY NETSUKE OF TWO SHISHI AND BALLIvory netsuke. Japan, 18th centuryThe lion dog has a movable pellet in its mouth and both front paws placed on a ball. The smaller shishi is looking in the other direction and has also both front paws on the large ball. A powerfully balanced work that shows beautiful discoloration due to age. Deeply hollowed out himotoshi. Condition: Good condition, expected age cracks Provenance: From an Austrian private collectionHEIGHT 3.3 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