A LACQUERED WOOD MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING CHRYSANTHEMUMS BY A FENCE
A LACQUERED WOOD MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING CHRYSANTHEMUMS BY A FENCE
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Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The two-part manju netsuke bearing a superb sabiji-nuri (simulated iron) ground and decorated in gold takamaki-e, as well as splendid mother-of-pearl inlays, to depict large chrysanthemum blossoms growing by a fence. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment within, the interior of dense nashiji.
DIAMETER 4.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor typical wear and minuscule losses to inlays.
The theme of chrysanthemums by a fence has its origins in the art and life of Chinese poet Tao Qian (Tao Yuanming, 365-427), who retired in mid-career to the classic Chinese scholar-hermit's life of obscurity, drinking, and versification. The chrysanthemum patch that he nurtured by the eastern fence of his estate was depicted in painting as early as the thirteenth century and the theme probably reached Japan around that time, a peak period for cultural exchange with the Asian mainland.
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A LACQUERED WOOD MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING CHRYSANTHEMUMS BY A FENCE
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Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The two-part manju netsuke bearing a superb sabiji-nuri (simulated iron) ground and decorated in gold takamaki-e, as well as splendid mother-of-pearl inlays, to depict large chrysanthemum blossoms growing by a fence. Central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment within, the interior of dense nashiji.
DIAMETER 4.4 cm
Condition: Very good condition with minor typical wear and minuscule losses to inlays.
The theme of chrysanthemums by a fence has its origins in the art and life of Chinese poet Tao Qian (Tao Yuanming, 365-427), who retired in mid-career to the classic Chinese scholar-hermit's life of obscurity, drinking, and versification. The chrysanthemum patch that he nurtured by the eastern fence of his estate was depicted in painting as early as the thirteenth century and the theme probably reached Japan around that time, a peak period for cultural exchange with the Asian mainland.
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