JAPAN - EDO period (1603 - 1868). Black lacquered wood panel inlaid with dyed and chiselled ivory Kenzan and Jittoku (Elephantidae SPP), unrolling and reading a scroll. Dim. 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Comment: Ivory is a material often used for two reasons: it is easy to carve and therefore allows a wide variety of shapes, and it is a noble material, imported into Japan, which is therefore prestigious. The panel presented here is typical of the demand for precious Japanese objects for the European market, often decorated with scenes from Japanese folklore and enhanced with lacquer.Elephantidae SPP Gross weight: 1040 g. The CITES passport will be given to the buyer.Appraisal: Cabinet Portier