A fine russet iron two-part manjû of a winged dragon. 19th century - image-1

Lot 1173 Dα

A fine russet iron two-part manjû of a winged dragon. 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

A fine russet iron two-part manjû of a winged dragon. 19th century

Carved in relief with a winged dragon (tobitatsu) hovering above billowing waves with outspread wings. The eye and the water droplets of gold. The peg inside with an eyelet of brass.
Diameter 4.1 cm

Provenance

Charles A. Greenfield (1903-1997), New York (sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 18.9.1998, lot 159)
Bluette H. Kirchhoff (1924-2008) (sold at Bonhams, New York, 16.9.2009, lot 2114)