A large ivory two-part manjû of a dragon, by Hidetomo. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1162 Dα

A large ivory two-part manjû of a dragon, by Hidetomo. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €
Result: 744 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory two-part manjû of a dragon, by Hidetomo. Mid-19th century

The top carved in relief with a winding dragon en face, the five-clawed paws spreading into all direction on a ground of stylized waves (seigaiha) with two tama of coral, on the reverse a panel with the seal characters Daimin Manreki nensei (Made in the Wanli era of the Great Ming) surrounded by two rain dragons on a ground of patterned stripes. Eye pupils of the dragon of black horn. Signed Hidetomo on the inside border.
Diameter 5.8 cm

This unusual design displays an imperial dragon in Chinese style on a patterned ground as depicted on porcelains and in textile arts.