A RARE AND LARGE MIXED METAL AND LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE
Unsigned
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

A very unusual and rare netsuke - rather large, heavy and of elongated manju shape. Set in a shimmering roiro-nuri black lacquered wood bowl, with one further elevated surface of copper and inset with a mixed metal plaque consisting of shakudo, silver and gold and depicting the lucky god Hotei inside his treasure bag. The reverse with a silvered-brass cord attachment above a stylized floral mon.

LENGTH 6 cm

Condition: Some scratches to the rim of the black lacquered bowl. Generally, in very good condition.
Provenance: Hungarian collection.