Ɏ A FINE AND LARGE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING IRISES (SHOBU)

Lot details Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The large manju netsuke carved in imitation of a kagamibuta, decorated with elaborate Shibayama style inlays of green-stained horn and mother-of-pearl, as well as iro-e takamaki-e, depicting two large iris (shobu) blossoms borne on slender stalks with two further buds beside long leaves. The himotoshi formed by a metal stud with a hinged cord tie. DIAMETER 5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307506906-K).Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The large manju netsuke carved in imitation of a kagamibuta, decorated with elaborate Shibayama style inlays of green-stained horn and mother-of-pearl, as well as iro-e takamaki-e, depicting two large iris (shobu) blossoms borne on slender stalks with two further buds beside long leaves. The himotoshi formed by a metal stud with a hinged cord tie. DIAMETER 5 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2307506906-K).

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