Netsuke Ivory Carved Skull Vanity Signed Shozan Japan Edo Skull Nineteenth Century

Netsuke carved ivory representing a skull or Vanity, symbol of Mortality, from Japan, signed Shôzan underneath, vintage Edo nineteenth century. This Netsuke is in good condition and is of a remarkable quality. It is signed below. A note: slight soiling, tiny wear of time, see photos. Specimen in worked ivory, prior to 1 July 1947 and therefore in accordance with Regulation EC 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. * The Netsuke: The Netsuke is a traditional Japanese clothing used to maintain the sagemono (literally "hanging objects"). Indeed, the kimono having no pocket, the various everyday objects are transported in a sort of small boxes called sagemono. These objects are suspended at the obi of their owner by a cord. Dimensions Dimensions 3.3 cm x 4.5 cm Height 3 cm Reference: G20 39 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com