19c lacquer & horn netsuke QUEEN WU with attendants

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19th century cinnabar lacquer on horn netsuke in manju (rice cake) shape with relief decoration of two richly dressed female figures in Chinese garden setting, the scene continuing on the back showing a kneeling attendant and a large basket with flowers on a table. The taller person is probably Queen Wu of the Tang Dynasty, who is considered to be the only legitimate female in Chinese history. Beautiful crisp work, wonderful wear and patina wedding to the piece. Diameter 1.81 inches.

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19c lacquer & horn netsuke QUEEN WU with attendants

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