A Massive Ivory Manju Netsuke**
Meiji period (late 19th century), with signature Norihisa and with kakihan (cursive monogram)
Carved in sunken relief on the front with Kintaro wielding a knife astride a giant carp, the reverse engraved with a hanging scroll and writing brush; fish's eye inlaid in ebony; details stained dark
3in. (7.6cm.) diameter
A Massive Ivory Manju Netsuke**
Meiji period (late 19th century), with signature Norihisa and with kakihan (cursive monogram)
Carved in sunken relief on the front with Kintaro wielding a knife astride a giant carp, the reverse engraved with a hanging scroll and writing brush; fish's eye inlaid in ebony; details stained dark
3in. (7.6cm.) diameter
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