A RARE MIXED METAL MANJU NETSUKE WITH ASTROLOGICAL ZODIAC COMPASSUnsignedJapan, c. 1850, Edo period (1615-1868)Of shibuichi with a silver rim, the front worked in takazogan with rich gold depicting a scene of temple servants amongst butterflies resting by a fire. The interior reveals an old silver compass inscribed with the characters for the twelve animals of the zodiac and the four cardinal directions. Looped cord attachment to the exterior.DIAMETER 3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear. A peg to the side lost.