Lot 1163 D‡α

A Shibayama ivory manjû with takaramono. Late 19th century

The round shape inlaid on top with a treasure bag of tortoise shell or horn backed with gold foil, chôji, Daikoku’s mallet, a key (kagi), a scroll (makimono), jewels (tama) and weights (fundô) in mother-of-pearl, lead, brass and stained bone. On the reverse two cord holes, one lined with mother-of-pearl.
Diameter 4.5 cm