19th C Asakusa School Ryusa-Manju Netsuke, Tale of Genji Crest

Ryusa Manju Netsuke

$875

Material

Dear Antler

Color

Patina White

Origin

Japan

Age / Period

19th Century

Dimensions

1.60 Diameter; .66" thick

Condition

Excellent

This is a 19th Century, Dear Horn Antler Ryusa Manu Netsuke carved in a stylized blossom with five petals carrying a crest from a chapter of the Tale of Genji, sorrounded by waves, The other side is carved with an open-work blossom, within a five-point star, surrounded by waves. Typical work by the Asakusa School. Excellent detail on a one-piece, round, slightly domed manju, on a material that is very difficult to carve. unsigned. Netsuke measures 1.60 inches (4.0cm) in diameter, and 0.66 inches (1.7cm) thick. It is in excellent condition, as may be seen in the posted photos. PROVENANCE: Kunsthandel Klefisch Auction House and Gallery Kunsthandel Klefisch was a prominent art gallery and auction house based in Cologne, Germany, specializing in East Asian art—including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ceramics, sculptures, netsuke, inro, and Japanese woodblock prints. Run notably by expert and auctioneer Trudel Klefisch, the house held numerous specialized auctions over several decades