Large pre-convention elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory okimono de - Lot 238

Large pre-convention elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory okimono depicting a peasant woman holding a flower basket in her hand, with another on her head. Japan late 19th century Engraved signature under the base H. 29 cm, base: 10 x 8.5 cm Weight: 822 g. approx. (the base has an open crack, the basket is cracked on the back, the crack on the back was previously filled) Specimen in compliance with EC regulation 338-97 of 09/12/1996 Art. 3-W, prior to June 1, 1947. CITES declaration If ivory is to be exported from the European Union, a CITES re-export document will be required, at the expense of the future buyer. Such a document is not issued automatically. For any re-export, it is the responsibility of the buyer to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the United States, prior to any purchase.