Netsuke – Chinese Sage
Netsuke – Chinese Sage

Netsuke – Chinese Sage

A walrus tusk Ryûsa Manjû of a Chinese sage. 19th century Carved in openwork with a landscape comprising a thatched hut, bamboo and clouds, and inset with a gilt metal figure, possibly Rihaku/Li Bai, standing beside a huge, gourd-shaped wine bottle.

Possible depicting the following poem Amusing Myself Li Bai Facing my wine, I did not see the dusk, falling blossoms have filled the folds of my clothes. Drunk, I rise and approach the moon in the stream, Birds are far off, people too are few.