Japanese Edo Wood and Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Netsuke / Manju Kagamibuta Caduceus. C 1850.

Japanese Edo Wood and Champleve Cloisonne Enamel Netsuke / Manju Kagamibuta (Mirror Lid) Caduceus. Circa 1850 (possibly earlier). Japanese Edo Period.

Finely decorated metal champleve / cloisonne Kagamibuta disk lid has design that appears to be a Caduceus, or something similar (a "T" shape with something wrapped around it). Possibly the netsuke belonged to a doctor.

An early dimunitive and finely enamelled manju with enamels in turquoise, greens and yellow. An extremely rare Masterpiece, made by a highly skilled artisan in the early era of mastering cloisonne techniques in Japan.

Material: Wood Bowl with Champleve Cloisonne Enamel on Metal Lid

Condition: In excellent condition with some minor marks commensurate with age. No cracks or chips.

Size: 1.6" diameter (4.1 cm)

Weight: 0.7 oz (19 g)

*Provenance:
Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art.