Name: Unusual Japanese Meiji (19thc) Boxwood (Treen) Manju Netsuke Depicting a Samurai
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1052890
Price: 175 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 27 November 2024 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

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Description

Rare Japanese Meiji (19thC) boxwood manju netsuke depicting a samurai wearing an eboshi hat, unsigned. Measures 5cm diameter x 2cm high.

Lovely details and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Period Manju Netsuke to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1052890

Dealers Internal Reference

AD601/24

Description

Rare Japanese Meiji (19thC) boxwood manju netsuke depicting a samurai wearing an eboshi hat, unsigned. Measures 5cm diameter x 2cm high.

Lovely details and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Meiji Period Manju Netsuke to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1052890

Dealers Internal Ref

AD601/24

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Object[Netsuke]
Period19th century
Style[Japanese Traditional]
Material[Boxwood]
Colour[Warm Brown]
MotifsSamurai figure, Textured ground, Border fluting
SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A manju netsuke is a small, disc-shaped toggle carved from materials such as wood or ivory, traditionally used in Japan to secure small pouches or medicine boxes hung from the kimono sash.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense, fine-grained hardwoods like boxwood, as well as ivory, stag horn, and lacquer, employing intricate hand-carving, incising, and sometimes staining techniques to achieve fine detail.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age patination, hand-carved tool marks, genuine wear patterns around the cord holes, and the stylistic characteristics typical of 19th-century Japanese craftsmanship.

These miniature sculptures can be displayed on small stands within glass cabinets, styled on a desk surface, or integrated into a curated collection of objets dart to add historical depth and fine detail.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room temperatures away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, gently dusting with a soft, dry brush, and avoiding chemical cleaners or excessive handling.