A FINE AND LARGE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING IRISES (SHOBU)
A FINE AND LARGE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING IRISES (SHOBU)
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Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The large manju netsuke carved in imitation of a kagamibuta, decorated with elaborate Shibayama style inlays of green-stained horn and mother-of-pearl, as well as iro-e takamaki-e, depicting two large iris (shobu) blossoms borne on slender stalks with two further buds beside long leaves. The himotoshi formed by a metal stud with a hinged cord tie.
DIAMETER 5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307506906-K).
This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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A FINE AND LARGE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING IRISES (SHOBU)
Unsigned
Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The large manju netsuke carved in imitation of a kagamibuta, decorated with elaborate Shibayama style inlays of green-stained horn and mother-of-pearl, as well as iro-e takamaki-e, depicting two large iris (shobu) blossoms borne on slender stalks with two further buds beside long leaves. The himotoshi formed by a metal stud with a hinged cord tie.
DIAMETER 5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307506906-K).
This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
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