An ivory two-part manjû of Fukurokuju on his way to the Yoshiwara, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 798 Dα

An ivory two-part manjû of Fukurokuju on his way to the Yoshiwara, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century

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05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst III - Japanische Kunst inkl. Netsuke Slg. Kolodotschko IV
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An ivory two-part manjû of Fukurokuju on his way to the Yoshiwara, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with Fukurokuju holding a lantern, a scarf wrapped around his cranium to conceal his head during his illicit trip to the licensed quarters. On the reverse a stag in engraving. Signed Hôryû with kaô.
Diameter 4.4 cm

Provenienz

Lempertz, Cologne, 11./12.12.2009, lot 823