A FINE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF KACHO-GA TYPE
A FINE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF KACHO-GA TYPE
Unsigned
Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The two-part ivory manju netsuke superbly inlaid in Shibayama-style with shakudo, coral, green-stained horn, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and horn with a black crow flying towards a leafy branch bearing two ripe persimmons. The feathers of the crow are finely incised, its wings detailed in gold zogan. The verso with a wisteria vine, its blossoms inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The back with a central floral himotoshi, the cord attachment within.
DIAMETER 4.4 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor wear. One coral inlay replaced.
This motif is known as kacho-ga 花鳥画, meaning 'birds and flowers,' and it was introduced to Japan from China during the 14th century around the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The motif was extremely popular in China, but it developed its own distinct style in Japan over the centuries.
Museum comparison:
Compare a related ivory manju netsuke with similar inlays depicting a goose with chrysanthemums and a swallow next to a wisteria vine on the verso, unsigned, dated 19th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), accession number 10.211.1276.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000020-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 INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF KACHO-GA TYPE
Unsigned
Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The two-part ivory manju netsuke superbly inlaid in Shibayama-style with shakudo, coral, green-stained horn, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and horn with a black crow flying towards a leafy branch bearing two ripe persimmons. The feathers of the crow are finely incised, its wings detailed in gold zogan. The verso with a wisteria vine, its blossoms inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The back with a central floral himotoshi, the cord attachment within.
DIAMETER 4.4 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor wear. One coral inlay replaced.
This motif is known as kacho-ga 花鳥画, meaning 'birds and flowers,' and it was introduced to Japan from China during the 14th century around the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The motif was extremely popular in China, but it developed its own distinct style in Japan over the centuries.
Museum comparison:
Compare a related ivory manju netsuke with similar inlays depicting a goose with chrysanthemums and a swallow next to a wisteria vine on the verso, unsigned, dated 19th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), accession number 10.211.1276.
Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000020-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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