A 19th century two part Japanese Manju

A 19th century two part Japanese Manju:

1 Large wood and Shakudo Japanese Netsuke-Manju. These round carved pieces from Japan known as a Manju or Kagamibuta in some cases are a form of the Netsuke that was used on the Inro, the compartmentalized box worn on the Japanese sash. This wonderful example is a two part piece as the top and bottom separate from each other. The cord that was tied to the Inro is typically attached on the top inside part of the Manju and threaded through a hole (which can be seen in these images) through the bottom part. This example shows a Japanese metal works piece known as Shakudo work with inlaid gold and accented with lacquer. This came from the famous button collection of Eugenie Lydecker of Connecticut. Some of you may still recall of part of her collection being sold in 1980. She had amassed a fabulous collection of which some were given to children and grandchildren. We purchased part of the collection from a grandson many years ago and now a granddaughter has decided to sell as well.

Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918
Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4″, Medium=3/4″ to 1 1/4″. Large=1 1/4″ and above, extra large=1 3/4″ and above
Condition
PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.