A Japanese Ivory Netsuke With A Giant Cricket Next To An Aubergine

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Object description :

"A Japanese Ivory Netsuke With A Giant Cricket Next To An Aubergine"

Ivory manju netsuke depicting a giant cricket with long antennae next to an aubergine.

Signed Mitsuo 光雄 under the base near the himotoshi holes.

The term "Manju" refers to the round and flat shape of the object, which recalls traditional Japanese sweets.

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo 19th century

Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 2cm.

State of conservation: Very good

Price: 1 600 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Ivory
Diameter: 3,5 cm
Depth: 2 cm

Reference: 1163251