A silver ryûsa manjû with two shishi. 19th century - image-1

Lot 1174 Dα

A silver ryûsa manjû with two shishi. 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 500 € - 800 €

A silver ryûsa manjû with two shishi. 19th century

Carved and pierced to each side with two shishi frolicking among peonies and leafy branches, the reverse with a loose ring cord attachment.
Diameter 4.7 cm

Provenance

Edward A. Wrangham O.B.E. (1928-2009), Northumberland, Great Britain (sold at Bonhams, London, 15.12.2012, lot 128)