Antique Japanese Ivory Netsuke Dragon
Manju Frolicking
in Cloud Signature:
Unsigned. Circa: early 1900S'
H 0.7 in.(1.75cm), W 2 in.(5cm), D 2 in.(5cm)
Condition: age
crack, o.a. very good!
Sold
to Private Collection
A
manju, traditionally, is a type of Japanese sweet made from mochi or rice. It
was this favorite sweet that is the inspiration for this particular style of netsuke.
In this 20th century ivory manju netsuke, a dragon gracefully and intricately
detailed arches and roars in dynamic movement. The dragon in Chinese zodiac is
considered full of vitality, strength, exuberance and enthusiasm. Dragons are
natural leaders who willingly and it would often seen effortlessly take up great
responsibilities for family and society. This netsuke evokes this lucky charm
for those who would wear or hold it in their hand a reminder of a life lived fully
and with passion.
IŠ
symbol indicates item description available
We
accept all major credit cards via PayPal No Packaging and Handling
Fee Shipping and handling are based on actual shipping cost. All items
are ship insured through USPS, UPS and FedEx world wide.
FREE
SHIPPING IN THE U.S. FOR SELECTED ITEM
Authenticity Guaranteed BuddhaMuseum.Com is specializing
in temple and family worshipped Buddhist arts. We guarantee all
artifacts to be genuine as described. It is our policy never to deliberately list
fakes as genuine. All contemporary Buddhist art listed will always stated as such. 14 days
Unconditional Money-back guaranteed All artifacts and collectibles
are sent with a Certificate of Authenticity Invoice. Items that are significantly
deviating from the information provided by us regarding culture and dating, may
be returned for a prompt refund. Refund of the net sale price, excluding freight
and insurance. Buyer to pay the return shipping cost.
