Ɏ KAIGYOKUSAI MASATSUGU: A SUPERB IVORY OJIME OF TWO TURTLESBy Kaigyokusai Masatsugu (1813-1892), signed Masatsugu 正次Japan, Osaka, mid-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from a choice piece of lightly stained tokata ivory as two turtles embracing one another, the cord channel between them. The details are masterfully worked, especially when considering the size, the eyes are inlaid in pale, translucent horn. Signed MASATSUGU.HEIGHT 1.7 cmCondition: Good condition, tiny nicks.Provenance: From the Melvin Jahss Collection. Notable European collection, acquired from the above.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0242).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.