A WALRUS IVORY NETSUKE IN RYUSA SHAPE
A WALRUS IVORY NETSUKE IN RYUSA SHAPE

UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY)

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A WALRUS IVORY NETSUKE IN RYUSA SHAPE
Unsigned, Edo Period (Late 18th/19th Century)
Carved with a 'smooth dragon', a lotus plant and a number of Buddhist ritual articles: mokugyo [wooden gong], alms bowl, nyoi [sceptre] and ewer, ryusa, ivory, with dark staining and rich patina
26in. (5.2cm.) long