ASAKUSA SCHOOL INLAID WALRUS IVORY RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE WITH MONKEY

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
ID number:

You'd also like