Antique
Japanese Ivory Netsuke
Kiku Manju
Chrysanthemum
Netsuke Signature: unsigned, Circa:
19th centruy
H
1.8 in.(4,5cm), W 1.8 in.(4.5cm), D 0.75 in.(2cm)
Condition: minor hairlines, o.a. excellent! 
Sold
to Private Collection
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lovely one piece manju skillfully carved to resemble the curled leaves of a chrysanthemum
(Japanese kiku). The chrysanthemum is the crest of the Japanese emperor, the oldest
continuous monarchy in the world. It is also one of the four Junzi flowers, a
Chinese term coined by Confucius, to indicate a person who is of superior ethical
quality. By itself, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of nobleness. A solid and well
made ivory netsuke, beautifully aged and smoothly rounded. Asides from a few hairline
cracks, the piece is in excellent condition.
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