Katalognummer: NE0920-212 A FINE STAG ANTLER RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE OF A WATER DRAGON GRASPING A TAMA Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century An expressively carved stag antler ryusa-manju depicting a sinuous water dragon, with a characteristically long curved snout, ferociously grasping a tama (magical pearl) in one claw. Many finely carved curls adorn the surface of the ryusa-manju, some emanating from the dragon and most resembling waves. The mythical being’s slender body curls around the edge of the manju to the other side, ending in a bifurcated tail, its beautifully rendered claws carved along the way. The antler of a very appealing color with most of the natural spongiform surface appearing around the central himotoshi in the back. DIAMETER 3.7 cm Condition: Good condition with a fine, natural hand patina. The terminus of one of the crashing waves has been chipped near the himotoshi. Provenance: British private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-212 A FINE STAG ANTLER RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE OF A WATER DRAGON GRASPING A TAMA Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, second half of 19th century An expressively carved stag antler ryusa-manju depicting a sinuous water dragon, with a characteristically long curved snout, ferociously grasping a tama (magical pearl) in one claw. Many finely carved curls adorn the surface of the ryusa-manju, some emanating from the dragon and most resembling waves. The mythical being’s slender body curls around the edge of the manju to the other side, ending in a bifurcated tail, its beautifully rendered claws carved along the way. The antler of a very appealing color with most of the natural spongiform surface appearing around the central himotoshi in the back. DIAMETER 3.7 cm Condition: Good condition with a fine, natural hand patina. The terminus of one of the crashing waves has been chipped near the himotoshi. Provenance: British private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 1.500 Startpreis 起拍價: € 750 -
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