A large peg-manjû of a rakan, by Moritoshi. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 351 Dα

A large peg-manjû of a rakan, by Moritoshi. Mid-19th century

Auction 1136 - overview Cologne
07.06.2019, 14:00 - Japanese Art (Armour, Swords, Netsuke, Inro, Sagemono)
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

A large peg-manjû of a rakan, by Moritoshi. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with the large figure of Handaka Sonja, his head surrounded by a halo, eye to eye with a large winding dragon. Signed Moritoshi and his crane seal.
Diameter 5.3 cm

Provenance

Dr. Karl M. Schwarz (1926-2007), Vienna, (sold at Klefisch, Cologne, 26.1.2008, lot 3)
Kolodotschko Collection

Literature

Karl M. Schwarz, 2001, Netsuke Subjects Addendum, Graz 2001, no. A 15