AN EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE AND HEAVY MANJU NETSUKE.

Japan, early 19th c. Ø 5.5 cm.
Ivory, carved with three shishi (lion) amidst peonies and foliage. Remarkably large, well pierced himotoshi.

This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.

Provenance: Old Swiss private collection purchased in the 1950s and 1960s in Asia. Thence by descent to the grandchildren.