Lot 1040 D‡α

A well hollowed out ivory ryûsa manjû of a karyôbinga, by Nobu. Mid-19th century

Carved in openwork with a winged karyôbinga holding a mouth organ in both her hands, her elegant body surrounded by billowing scarves and clouds. On the reverse, leaves and kodai môyo motifs. Signed Nobu in an oval reserve.
Diameter 4.5 cm