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Manju decorated with iris: MAR.O.18A-1912

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Manju decorated with iris

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Netsuke, manju decorated with iris. Wood, carved and lacquered in gold. Circular manju in one section carved in high relief with an iris, the petals unfolding and two leaves encircling the bloom. The leaves and calyx are finely decorated with a red and gilt mosaic motif, the petals are outlined in brown and black, and the stamens are drawn in gold. The cord is attached by a metal chrysanthemum fitting which is secured to the netsuke with three small pins and it has a hinged metal ring.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.2 cm
Width: 4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)#
Circa 1800 - 1868

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt
Fitting composed of metal
Manju
Metal Fitting

Materials used in production

Wood (plant material)

Techniques used in production

Carving : Wood, carved and lacquered in gold; manju carved in high relief, leaves and calyx decorated with a red and gilt mosaic, the cord attached by a metal fitting

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.18A-1912
Primary reference Number: 22100
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Thursday 3 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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