A shibuichi two-part manjû, by Mitsunobu. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 1172 Dα

A shibuichi two-part manjû, by Mitsunobu. Second half 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 1.488 € (incl. premium)

A shibuichi two-part manjû, by Mitsunobu. Second half 19th century

In iroe-takazôgan and nunome a tanuki in a rain storm with a gourd underneath a tattered umbrella, the clouds in openwork, on the reverse a procession of tanuki under a full moon in engraving. Signed Kin…sai Mitsunobu with kaô. The reverse with a loose ring cord attachment.
Diameter 4 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Southern Germany (sold at Lempertz, Cologne, 12./13.12.2008, lot 1001)