

Lot 39*,Y
An ivory Ryusa-style manju with metal inlay Late 19th century
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8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,375 inc. premium
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Late 19th century
Carved and pierced with pine branches among swirling clouds and inlaid with two gold shishi standing on rocky ledges and a koro on a shakudo stand above a small waterfall, the ivory stained for effect, unsigned. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Carved and pierced with pine branches among swirling clouds and inlaid with two gold shishi standing on rocky ledges and a koro on a shakudo stand above a small waterfall, the ivory stained for effect, unsigned. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Footnotes
象牙彫貼付彫金柳左根付 香炉に獅子 無銘 19世紀後期
Saleroom notices
Please note that the material is walrus tusk ivory and not elephant ivory which is erroneously described in the catalogue.