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Rare Japanese IVory Edo Period Manju Netsuke Depicting The Tea Ceremony ( Chanoyu )
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
As part of our Japanese Works of art collection we are delighted to offer the first of two delightful Manju Netsuke''s from the early 19th century ( Edo period ) circa 1820, this particular example is carved in exquisite detail with implements representing the Japanese tea ceremony, it carries the hidden message of kamawanu ( don''t care! never mind! that''s alright! ) amongst the implements are a tea bowl, feather brooms, bamboo flower vessel, kettle, portable hearth ( karma ), a kettle mat, a pair of iron rings to lift a metal kettle, a pair of chopsticks, tea scoop, tea container, metal tripod ( Gotoku ), an ash container and scoop and a Nyoi ( Buddhist sceptre ), the netsuke is further decorated with a character below a signature seal that we believe translates to ''Gyoku'' an Asakusa school artist, a fabulous addition to any Netsuke collection.
Provenance:
Private U.K collection.
Condition report:
lovely original used condition
Approximate Sizes :
Height: ...0.65'' 1.7 cm
Diameter: 1.85'' 4.7 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item, buyers outside the EU are fully responsible for the costs of any export licences that may be required.
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA480678
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 1cm (0.4inches)Width is 4cm (1.6inches)Depth is 4cm (1.6inches)
Antique SA480678 shown on this page was made in 1800. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1800
ANTIQUE SA480678
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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