"Ivory Netsuke - Japan, 19th Century"
Ivory netsuke depicting a phoenix and a dragon. - Signed Koichi - Minor burn marks in the lower right corner, otherwise in very good overall condition. The dragon and the phoenix symbolize the harmonious union of opposites. According to some myths, the dragon and the phoenix are celestial beings deeply in love. Their union is believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and the creation of a balanced and harmonious world.