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A ivory manju of a kappa.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
A ivory manju of a kappa.
Asakusa school, Mid 19th century. On a Lotus leaf, the thin piece of ivory has been carved and stained to look like stag antler, and the ivory has been drilled and cut away to resemble a decaying leaf, the Kappa is in shibuichi and has been applied to the ivory, he holds a broken kasa (umbrella) in one hand and a sake flask in the other, details in copper and gold, the cord attachment is through a swiveled ring on the back. 1 1/2in (3.9cm).