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AN INLAID WALRUS TUSK IVORY RYUSA MANJU DEPICTING AN ASAKUSA SCHOOL INLAID WALRUS IVORY RYUSA
RIHAKU MANJU NETSUKE WITH MONKEY
Unsigned, walrus tusk ivory ryusa manju with silver-gilt inlay Unsigned, walrus ivory ryusa manju netsuke with silver-gilt inlay
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Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19 century Japan, Asakusa, mid to late 19 century
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A beautiful choice piece of walrus tusk ivory carved into a luscious A well-carved walrus ivory ryusa manju depicting many pine trees
ryusa manju depicting leafy stalks of bamboo, a thatched hut and and grasses with an inlaid silver-gilt long-armed monkey in the
many clouds. The center is inlaid with a silver-gilt figure depicting center. The reverse with rocks, a waterfall and further pines, and
the poet Rihaku IN #HINA ,I "AI NEXT TO A HUGE DOUBLE GOURD lLLED central rimmed himotoshi "EAUTIFUL COLOR OF THE MATERIAL AND
WITH SAKE THE DRINK OF THE IMMORTALS #ENTRAL himotoshi in the natural structure of the walrus tooth.
back.
$)!-%4%2 #- 7)$4( #-
A poem by Rihaku which fits this scene nicely follows: Facing my
wine, I did not see the dusk, falling blossoms have filled the folds Condition: A small section of a branch on the side has been
OF MY CLOTHES $RUNK ) RISE AND APPROACH THE MOON IN THE STREAM restored, otherwise in very good condition
birds are far off, people too are few. Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman

$)!-%4%2 #- 7)$4( #- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-
Condition: Very good condition, the facial features on the inlay
slightly worn
Provenance: Austrian private collection
Estimate EUR 1.500,-
Starting price EUR 750,-

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