A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS
A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS
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Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The two-part manju netsuke executed in stunning tsuishu (carved red lacquer) featuring an intricately worked, dense design of flowering chrysanthemum (kiku) blossoms issuing leaves, the reverse continuing the imagery. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment to the interior which is lacquered black.
DIAMETER 4.2 cm
Condition: The exterior in excellent condition with only very minimal wear. The interior with some flaking to the black lacquer.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related tsuishu lacquer manju netsuke with kiku blossoms, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 27 March 2020, Vienna, lot 242 (sold for EUR 3,033).
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A FINE TSUISHU (CARVED RED LACQUER) MANJU NETSUKE WITH CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The two-part manju netsuke executed in stunning tsuishu (carved red lacquer) featuring an intricately worked, dense design of flowering chrysanthemum (kiku) blossoms issuing leaves, the reverse continuing the imagery. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment to the interior which is lacquered black.
DIAMETER 4.2 cm
Condition: The exterior in excellent condition with only very minimal wear. The interior with some flaking to the black lacquer.
Auction comparison:
Compare a closely related tsuishu lacquer manju netsuke with kiku blossoms, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 27 March 2020, Vienna, lot 242 (sold for EUR 3,033).
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Time, Location
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