Unsigned ivory Ryusa style manju.

NL23 / L23

An ivory ryusa manju carved and pierced with a Ho-ho bird with kiri flowers and leaves.

Japan, 19th century
Signed: Unsigned

Published: Item 81 (netsuke) 'In Search of Netsuke and Inro' by George A. Cohen.

Ojime: Gilt metal pierced and decorated with foliage and flowers.