Ɏ FUKU: A SUPERB GOLD-INLAID RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE DEPICTING KAPPA AND LOTUS
Lot details Signed Fuku 福 Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, late 19th century Published: Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. II, pp. 254-255, no. 489. The ryusa manju very finely carved in openwork from a choice section of pale walrus tusk as a large, crumpled lotus leaf with several stems and buds, a further leaf in the center surrounded by scrolling tendrils, upon which two kappa are inlaid, one of them in gold and the other in bekko, the latter scooping water with a cup while the other gazes at him with a rather confused expression. The superbly carved back shows further lotus blossoms, scrolling tendrils, and a fish with gold eyes emerging from a gap. With a central himotoshi and sunken relief seal in a raised square reserve – FUKU (luck or happiness). DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-collection June Schuerch. With Sydney Moss Ltd., French private collection, acquired from the above.Signed Fuku 福 Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, late 19th century Published: Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. II, pp. 254-255, no. 489. The ryusa manju very finely carved in openwork from a choice section of pale walrus tusk as a large, crumpled lotus leaf with several stems and buds, a further leaf in the center surrounded by scrolling tendrils, upon which two kappa are inlaid, one of them in gold and the other in bekko, the latter scooping water with a cup while the other gazes at him with a rather confused expression. The superbly carved back shows further lotus blossoms, scrolling tendrils, and a fish with gold eyes emerging from a gap. With a central himotoshi and sunken relief seal in a raised square reserve – FUKU (luck or happiness). DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-collection June Schuerch. With Sydney Moss Ltd., French private collection, acquired from the above.
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Lot details Signed Fuku 福 Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, late 19th century Published: Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. II, pp. 254-255, no. 489. The ryusa manju very finely carved in openwork from a choice section of pale walrus tusk as a large, crumpled lotus leaf with several stems and buds, a further leaf in the center surrounded by scrolling tendrils, upon which two kappa are inlaid, one of them in gold and the other in bekko, the latter scooping water with a cup while the other gazes at him with a rather confused expression. The superbly carved back shows further lotus blossoms, scrolling tendrils, and a fish with gold eyes emerging from a gap. With a central himotoshi and sunken relief seal in a raised square reserve – FUKU (luck or happiness). DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-collection June Schuerch. With Sydney Moss Ltd., French private collection, acquired from the above.Signed Fuku 福 Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa district, late 19th century Published: Moss, Sydney L. (2016) Kokusai The Genius: and Stag-antler Carving in Japan, vol. II, pp. 254-255, no. 489. The ryusa manju very finely carved in openwork from a choice section of pale walrus tusk as a large, crumpled lotus leaf with several stems and buds, a further leaf in the center surrounded by scrolling tendrils, upon which two kappa are inlaid, one of them in gold and the other in bekko, the latter scooping water with a cup while the other gazes at him with a rather confused expression. The superbly carved back shows further lotus blossoms, scrolling tendrils, and a fish with gold eyes emerging from a gap. With a central himotoshi and sunken relief seal in a raised square reserve – FUKU (luck or happiness). DIAMETER 4.4 cm Condition: Excellent condition. Provenance: Ex-collection June Schuerch. With Sydney Moss Ltd., French private collection, acquired from the above.
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