Divinities, set of 3 ivory netsuke, Japan, first half 20th c., comprising: 1 Daruma, with moving eyes, signed 良舟 (Ryôshû), 1 Hotei head, signed 孝友 (Takatomo/Kôyû),1 seated Hotei with a minogame and a double gourd, signed 互一 (Goichi), various sizes Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, originally from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for nearly a century Deities, a set of 3 ivory netsuke, Japan, first half of the 20th century, 1 signed 良舟 (Ryôshû), 1 signed 孝友 (Takatomo/Kôyû),1 signed 互一 (Goichi), various sizes Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century General surface wear Cracks Some surface scratches This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action relating to the purchase or handling of an ivory object. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment will not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Overall wear to the surfaces Hairlines Some surface scratches This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment. GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.