Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam 
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
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Edo Period Early 19th Century

Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE
Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam 
As these molluscs are a salacious symbol the Monk is crying a warning to others
Smooth silky creamy patina
Unsigned
Edo Period Early 19th Century

Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE

Belgium CITES: 2025/BE01030/CE

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Depicting a Monk Dressed in His Flowing Robes his Hand Trapped in an Huge Clam

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