Sleeping woman, small ivory okimono with gold and polychrome highlights, Japan, first half 20th c., signed ?? (Tomotada), h. 8.5 cm Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of lots containing elephant ivory, tortoise shell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer may not defer payment of the price of these lots, nor request cancellation of their sale, on the pretext that it would be impossible to export and/or import them from Switzerland. General surface wear Wear to the gilding and polychromy Some surface scratches Few cracks 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 in relation 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 shall not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. A small ivory with polychromy highlights okimono of a sleeping lady, Japan, first half of the 20th century, signed ?? (Tomotada), 8.5 cm high Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale. Overall wear to the surface Wear to the gilding and polychromy Some surface scratches A few cracks 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.