A large bone manjû of three rats and lotus. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 901 Dα

A large bone manjû of three rats and lotus. Late 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 300 € - 500 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

A large bone manjû of three rats and lotus. Late 19th century

Carved in openwork with three rats amidst lotus pods on a large rotting leaf. Eyes of black horn.
Height 2.8 cm; width 5.3 cm

Provenance

Old German collection (sold at Lempertz, 27.6.1935, lot 873)