A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHINESE LITERATI AND SHISHI
A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHINESE LITERATI AND SHISHI
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Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An early tsuishu lacquer two-part manju netsuke, the front decorated in relief with a Chinese literati attempting to tame a shishi below a gnarled tree, the ground bearing a fine asanoha and hanabishi design. The verso shows a karako running in a rocky landscape, sheltered by a large pine tree. Central ringed metal himotoshi through the back, the looped cord attachment to the interior which is lacquered black.
DIAMETER 4.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor expected wear. The looped cord attachment to the interior is likely a replacement.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related tsuishu manju netsuke with Chinese scholars and a mule, at Galerie Zacke, Asian Art Discoveries, 17 January 2024, Vienna, lot 461 (sold for 1,300).
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A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHINESE LITERATI AND SHISHI
Unsigned
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
An early tsuishu lacquer two-part manju netsuke, the front decorated in relief with a Chinese literati attempting to tame a shishi below a gnarled tree, the ground bearing a fine asanoha and hanabishi design. The verso shows a karako running in a rocky landscape, sheltered by a large pine tree. Central ringed metal himotoshi through the back, the looped cord attachment to the interior which is lacquered black.
DIAMETER 4.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor expected wear. The looped cord attachment to the interior is likely a replacement.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related tsuishu manju netsuke with Chinese scholars and a mule, at Galerie Zacke, Asian Art Discoveries, 17 January 2024, Vienna, lot 461 (sold for 1,300).
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