Ivory netsuke depicting a sambaso dancer in full movement, foot raised and handle inverted, holding a fan, his head and tongue (dyed red) mobile, his characteristic headdress in dark wood and red lacquer, his dress incised with motifs of cranes and young pines the ivory slightly dyed. Remains of glue on the feet. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) H. 7.2 cm; W. 3.4 cm; Weight 33.7 g CITES declaration n° FR2506900697-K made (Elephantidae spp. species)