Unsigned, walrus ivory ryusa manju netsuke with silver-gilt inlay
Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19th century

A well-carved walrus ivory ryusa manju depicting many pine trees and grasses with an inlaid silver-gilt long-armed monkey in the center. The reverse with rocks, a waterfall and further pines, and central rimmed himotoshi. Beautiful color of the material and natural structure of the walrus tooth.

Category:

Netsuke

Subcategory:

-

Subject:

Animal

Material:

Marine ivory

Age/Country:

19th Century

Artist:

-

Provenance/Owner:

Galerie Zacke

Signed:

unsigned

Type:

Manju

Height:

42mm mm

Width:

mm

Depth:

25mm mm

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