Lot 1210 D α

An unusual Tokyo school stained stag antler ryûsa-type manjû of various objects. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)
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An unusual Tokyo school stained stag antler ryûsa-type manjû of various objects. Late 19th century

Carved in openwork with a roof tile with a mitsu-tomoe, a mokugyo, a lizard and a rain dragon, at the sides a flywhisk, a jui sceptre and an alms bowl. Inscribed Rensai.
Diameter 4.1 cm

Provenance

Charles A. Greenfield, New York (1903-1997) (sold at Sotheby’s, New York, 18.9.1998, lot 162)
Edward and Marilyn Flower, New York (sold at Christie’s, South Kensington, 12.5.2010, lot 206)