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Manju Netsuke in red lacquer carved using tsuishu technique

$1,429.55

£1,050.08

€1,200VAT Included

CA$1,972.67

A$2,007.97

CHF 1,142.98

MX$24,237.70

NOK 13,327.72

SEK 13,488.42

DKK 9,150.09

About the Item

Manju-type netsuke (round in shape) in red lacquer, carved using the tsuishu technique, depicting a shōjō (young girl) standing before a waterfall. Round or oval in form, the manju netsuke takes its name from the soft, round, steamed cake whose recipe was introduced from China in the early 13th century by Shōichi Kokushi, a monk and founder of Tōfuku-ji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. These cakes were believed to have the power to expel the ill winds associated with seasonal change. While most manju netsuke were made of ivory, examples in iron or wood—either plain or lacquered—are not uncommon. Most, as in this case, measure between 2 and 6 cm in diameter. Their rounded shape, reminiscent of modern buttons, earned them the nickname “mandarin buttons,” although this comparison is entirely inaccurate in terms of their actual use. Various attachment systems were employed; here, the manju is carved from a single block and pierced with two holes to allow a cord to pass through, for attachment to a potential inrō or other object. Provenance: Collection of William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth. William “Billy” Wilberforce Winkworth was the son of Stephen D. Winkworth, who founded the Oriental Ceramic Society at his home in 1921. After serving in the army during the First World War, he joined the staff of the British Museum from 1922 to 1926 under R. L. Hobson in the Department of Ceramics. He later left this position to become a full-time collector and “amateur dealer.” From 1948 to 1970, he worked as a part-time cataloguer for Sotheby’s, where he catalogued netsuke, lacquerware, and Japanese sword fittings. He was renowned for his eye and expertise, particularly in ceramics, and exerted considerable influence on his generation of British collectors. His few publications are listed in John Mallet’s obituary. He retired to the Isle of Wight in 1972. Japan – Edo period (1603–1868) Longueur : 3.5 cm – largeur : 3.5 cm -Hauteur : 1.5 cm

Dimensions:
Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Width: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Lacquer,Hand-Carved,Lacquered
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1603-1868
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
PARIS, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: 2026-14861stDibs: LU8311249489402

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