A two-part ivory manjû of a shôjô, by Shôju. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1157 Dα

A two-part ivory manjû of a shôjô, by Shôju. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 300 € - 400 €

A two-part ivory manjû of a shôjô, by Shôju. Late 19th century

Carved in sunken relief with a red-haired shôjô seated in full robes with wave patters, holding an object, on the reverse a footed bowl with offerings. Signed Shôju and a pine needles logo.
Diameter 4.4 cm

Provenance

Lempertz, Cologne, 27.11.1988, lot 749