The William Oates Jeffery Collection - Netsuke, Ojime, and other Ivory Objects

 Manju Style Netsuke with Samurai Warrior and Oni

dimensions:

 1 3/4" long x 1 1/2" wide x 1/2" thick

Collected in Japan

  circa 1935

Early 18th century manju style elephant Ivory Netsuke depicting a fearsome Samurai and a myscheivious imp.  Rough carving in a simple linear style. 

SOLD

Early disk-shaped manju form with flat underside.  Simple design of branches and a bird in flight on back. Two holes in back. Single, smaller hole in front.  

Signed.

Very Good Condition. 

Lovely golden yellow patina.

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