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 - image-1
A lightly stained walrus tusk ryûsa manjû of a fabulous beast. Second half 19th century - image-1

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

Auction 1092, Cologne

Lot 581 D‡α

Estimate:
600 € - 800 €

Result:
2.480 €

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