A large and unusual walrus tusk near-manjû of Yôkô. 19th century - image-1

Lot 273 Dα

A large and unusual walrus tusk near-manjû of Yôkô. 19th century

Auction 1124 - overview Cologne
07.12.2018, 13:00 - Japan II - Armour, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono incl. The Papp Collection II
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 938 € (incl. premium)

A large and unusual walrus tusk near-manjû of Yôkô. 19th century

Carved partly in openwork with a fierce tiger attacking Yôkô on one side and an old man sitting by a rock with a teapot on the other. The eye pupil of the tiger inlaid in metal.
Width 4.9 cm