AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A RECUMBENT SHISHIIvory netsuke. Japan, 19th centuryThis work features all the typical attributes of shishi – slightly grim expression, curly beard, full mane and flaming tail. It is scratching itself with one of its rear legs, its body forming a half circle. Very beautiful polish and patina. Himotoshi on the underside. These shishi, called shizi in China, are based on the large guardian lions by the entrances of palaces and temples. Condition: Good condition with age cracks Provenance: From an English private collectionLENGTH 3.7 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