A FINE TSUISHU LACQUER MANJU NETSUKE WITH PEONIESUnsignedJapan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The two part manju netsuke executed in stunning tsuishu (carved red lacquer) featuring an intricately worked, dense design of flowering and budding peonies issuing leaves, all against a minutely incised asanoha ground, the reverse with continuing the imagery. Large central himotoshi through the back, the cord attachment in the form of a metal loop mounted to a kiku roundel. The interior lacquered in black.DIAMETER 4.2 cmCondition: The exterior in excellent condition with only very minimal wear along the edges. The interior with some flaking to black lacquer.