A walrus tusk two-part manjû with a large turnip (kabu), by Shibayama Mitsukazu. Second half 19th century. - image-1

Lot 274 Dα

A walrus tusk two-part manjû with a large turnip (kabu), by Shibayama Mitsukazu. Second half 19th century.

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 500 € - 800 €
Result: 1.220 € (incl. premium)

A walrus tusk two-part manjû with a large turnip (kabu), by Shibayama Mitsukazu. Second half 19th century.

The turnip of mother-of-pearl, the foliage stained green and of carved tortoise shell backed with gold foil concealing the crystalline structure of the tusk, and a small rat inlaid in silver. Signed Shibayama Mitsukazu (Kôichi) on an inlaid ivory tablet.
Diameter 4.3 cm