Ɏ A FINE INLAID IVORY MANJU NETSUKE OF KACHO-GA TYPE

Lot details Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The two-part ivory manju netsuke superbly inlaid in Shibayama-style with shakudo, coral, green-stained horn, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and horn with a black crow flying towards a leafy branch bearing two ripe persimmons. The feathers of the crow are finely incised, its wings detailed in gold zogan. The verso with a wisteria vine, its blossoms inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The back with a central floral himotoshi, the cord attachment within. DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear. One coral inlay replaced. This motif is known as kacho-ga 花鳥画, meaning ‘birds and flowers,’ and it was introduced to Japan from China during the 14th century around the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The motif was extremely popular in China, but it developed its own distinct style in Japan over the centuries. Museum comparison: Compare a related ivory manju netsuke with similar inlays depicting a goose with chrysanthemums and a swallow next to a wisteria vine on the verso, unsigned, dated 19th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), accession number 10.211.1276. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000020-K).Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) The two-part ivory manju netsuke superbly inlaid in Shibayama-style with shakudo, coral, green-stained horn, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and horn with a black crow flying towards a leafy branch bearing two ripe persimmons. The feathers of the crow are finely incised, its wings detailed in gold zogan. The verso with a wisteria vine, its blossoms inlaid in mother-of-pearl. The back with a central floral himotoshi, the cord attachment within. DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear. One coral inlay replaced. This motif is known as kacho-ga 花鳥画, meaning ‘birds and flowers,’ and it was introduced to Japan from China during the 14th century around the Muromachi period (1336-1573). The motif was extremely popular in China, but it developed its own distinct style in Japan over the centuries. Museum comparison: Compare a related ivory manju netsuke with similar inlays depicting a goose with chrysanthemums and a swallow next to a wisteria vine on the verso, unsigned, dated 19th century, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET), accession number 10.211.1276. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number FR2301000020-K).

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