A lightly stained walrus tusk ryûsa manjû of a fabulous beast. Second half 19th century
A lightly stained walrus tusk ryûsa manjû of a fabulous beast. Second half 19th century
Carved in openwork, the long-tailed mythical beast grabs the stalk of a flower amidst foliage and scrolls, its dragon-like head turned back and ribs visible along the back, with clouds on the reverse.
Diameter 4.4 cm