Lot 508 D α

A large ivory peg manjû with a ni-ô. Mid-19th century

Auction 1226 - overview Cologne
21.06.2023, 10:30 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.400 € - 1.600 €

A large ivory peg manjû with a ni-ô. Mid-19th century

Carved in deep shishiaibori and engraving a large figure of a ni-ô with hand outstretched, firmly pressed together lips and a very long billowing shawl. Signed Ikkôsai. Peg attached with glue.
Diameter 5,6 cm

Provenance

Old French private collection