An ivory shibayama style manju netsuke

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An ivory shibayama style manju netsuke
inset in mother-of-pearl, wood and horn with a seated figure eating watermelon -- 1½in. (3.8cm) diam., inset red lacquer signature tablet ; and a red lacquer manju netsuke decorated in relif with scrolling foliage -- 1½in. (3.8cm) diam., 19th Century.
See Colour Plate 10 (2)

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