Pre-convention elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory brush pot with g - Lot 239

Pre-convention elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory brush pot with gold lacquer and mother-of-pearl shibayama decoration featuring butterflies among flowering branches. Japan, late 19th century H. 7.5 cm, diam. 7 cm Weight : 129 g. approx. Specimen in compliance with EC regulation 338-97 of 09/12/1996 Art. 3-W, prior to June 1, 1947. CITES declaration no. from 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.