A stained ivory netsuke of Tekkai Sennin with a gourd flask at his waist and holding a crutch with his right hand; his left hand holding aloft a small figure in a parody for the migration of his soul, 10.5 cm high, late 19th or 20th CenturyProvenance: The Property of a Lady. From a Private Collection acquired by her Great-Grandfather and all collected prior to his death in 1944.PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbank's advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements, and the onus is therefore on them to arrange their own shipping .Some deterioration extant, including: age hairlines on head, right leg/foot and robe.