A walrus ivory manju netsuke
A walrus ivory manju netsuke
By Eisai, Asakusa, Tokyo, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Carved in relief and partly pierced with a formalised hare beneath the crescent moon, amid clouds, the reverse with large stylised snowflakes and the sides pierced with formal designs; signed on the reverse in seal form Ei. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) high.
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A walrus ivory manju netsuke
By Eisai, Asakusa, Tokyo, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Carved in relief and partly pierced with a formalised hare beneath the crescent moon, amid clouds, the reverse with large stylised snowflakes and the sides pierced with formal designs; signed on the reverse in seal form Ei. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) high.