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Giovanni Bottero

An ivory netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, a historical figure renowned for his authority and wisdom.

He is shown standing, grasping his famous naginata in one hand, while his long beard flows down to his belly. Venerated as a deity of war and integrity, Guan Yu is a prominent figure in East Asian iconography.

Himotoshi on the reverse, near the signature Gyokuzan.

Netsuke, composed of the kanji ne (根), meaning "root," and tsuke (付け), meaning "to attach," are small Japanese sculptures originally used as fasteners to secure objects to the sashes of kimono (obi 帯). From the late 19th century they became highly collectible in Europe and America, admired for the variety of subjects, the fine details, the patina and their strong tactile appeal. 

---The netsuke is in very good condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.

This lot complies with the current European Community regulations for the trade of pre-1947 worked ivory. The original CITES certificate will be delivered together with the object (valid only within the European Union).

This item cannot be sold outside the EU
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An ivory netsuke of General Guan Yu with naginata - Ivory - Signed Gyokuzan 玉山 - Japan - Meiji period (late 19th century)

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