An ivory two-part manjû of Ebisu, by Kôsai. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 1153 Dα

An ivory two-part manjû of Ebisu, by Kôsai. Second half 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 372 € (incl. premium)

An ivory two-part manjû of Ebisu, by Kôsai. Second half 19th century

Carved in sunken relief with a seated Ebisu wearing Shintô ceremonial robes and rejoicing at having caught a large blow fish, on the reverse a fish basket. Signed Jujuki (=Susuki) Kôsai with kaô.
Diameter 4.9 cm