A walrus tusk manjû of Ebisu with a sea bream. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 876 Dα

A walrus tusk manjû of Ebisu with a sea bream. Early 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)
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A walrus tusk manjû of Ebisu with a sea bream. Early 19th century

Smiling, wearing Shintô ceremonial robes with an eboshi and standing on one leg, he holds a large tai over his head, next to him a large basket. The eye pupil of the fish of brass.
Height 5.3 cm

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Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany (sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 12./13.12.2008, lot 1007)