Katalognummer: NE1119-209 A VERY LARGE IVORY MANJU NETSUKE WITH ISLANDERS Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The huge and thick ivory manju netsuke is carved in shishiabori (sunken relief) with an image of two south sea islanders facing each other amidst a sea of waves, probably fishing for coral. The waves are finely carved, and the bodies of the islanders are stippled, creating a three-dimensional effect. The reverse with further waves. Cord attachment through the peg in the middle of the manju netsuke. DIAMETER 6 cm, THICKNESS 2.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE1119-209 A VERY LARGE IVORY MANJU NETSUKE WITH ISLANDERS Unsigned Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The huge and thick ivory manju netsuke is carved in shishiabori (sunken relief) with an image of two south sea islanders facing each other amidst a sea of waves, probably fishing for coral. The waves are finely carved, and the bodies of the islanders are stippled, creating a three-dimensional effect. The reverse with further waves. Cord attachment through the peg in the middle of the manju netsuke. DIAMETER 6 cm, THICKNESS 2.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and age cracks. Provenance: European collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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