A walrus tusk ryûsa manjû mit metal inlays. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 798 Dα

A walrus tusk ryûsa manjû mit metal inlays. Mid-19th century

Auction 1080 - overview Cologne
09.12.2016, 11:00 - Asian Art - Indian Bronzes from the Günter Heil Collection / Japanese Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)

A walrus tusk ryûsa manjû mit metal inlays. Mid-19th century

A walrus tusk ryûsa manjû carved in openwork, displaying a kappa peeking under a lady's kimono. The lady of shakudô with inlays of gold, the kappa of silvered metal. Well hollowed and good patina. Mid-19th century.
Diameter 4.5 cm