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A RARE AND FINE ASAKUSA SCHOOL STAG ANTLER RYUSA A TWO-PART STAG ANTLER RYUSA MANJU NETSUKE
MANJU NETSUKE WITH AUSPISCIOUS OBJECTS AND WITH SHISHI
PHEASANT Unsigned, stag antler ryusa manju netsuke
Unsigned, stag antler ryusa netsuke *APAN !SAKUSA MID TO LATE TH CENTURY %DO PERIOD
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Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19 century 1868)

A circular, openworked ryusa manju netsuke with a varied depiction The ryusa manju, partially openworked and consisting of two
of different objects as well as a bird on top. The bird is most likely parts, is made from a beautiful piece of stag antler, the color
A PHEASANT kiji), which is known as a messenger of the gods in almost golden on the inside and the porous structure of the
Shinto. The objects include scrolls, hossu, hyotan, fan, sake cup and material appearing very pleasing to the eye. The front decorated
a katana amongst dense sprays of maple leaves, all tied together with a grim shishi amongst peony blossoms, the section of the
by many ropes. A meticulously executed work brilliantly hollowed antler used to carve the shishi is smooth and looks almost like
out and the material is used masterfully, as is usual for the Asakusa ivory. The backside equally well-carved with a floral pattern with
school, as the surface in some areas may also be mistaken for ivory. five leaves emanating from the central himotoshi.

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Condition: Excellent condition Condition: Very good condition, the rim with natural flaws in
Provenance: Austrian private collection the material
Provenance: German private collection
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,- Estimate EUR 800,-
Starting price EUR 400,-

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