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Lot 106*,Y
An ivory Ryusa-style manju Late 19th century
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8 November 2011, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £350 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistAn ivory Ryusa-style manju
Late 19th century
Of oval form, carved and pierced with a rat among pomegranates, the reverse similarly carved with acorns among various leaves, the slightly-worn ivory is stained and the one visible rat's eye is inlaid, unsigned. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Of oval form, carved and pierced with a rat among pomegranates, the reverse similarly carved with acorns among various leaves, the slightly-worn ivory is stained and the one visible rat's eye is inlaid, unsigned. 4.2cm (1 5/8in).
Footnotes
象牙彫柳左根付 石榴に鼠 無銘 19世紀後期
Saleroom notices
The material is walrus tusk ivory and not elephant ivory as erroneously described in the catalogue.
























