Lot 1030 D‡α

A fine metal-inlaid ivory two-part manjû of tenaga, by Ryûmin. Mid-19th century

Displaying tenaga seated amidst small rocks, about to eat a fish dangling from his raised hand and holding a goblet, a large tokkuri placed beside him, the figure of silver, the rocks of horn and malachite, the bottle of coral. Signed Ryûmin on an inlaid silver tablet.
Diameter 4.2 cm