THIS JAPANESE MIXED METAL MANJU WAS HAND MADE DURING THE

MEIJI PERIOD OR EARLIER !!  IT RETAINS A VERY NICE PATINA !!

A WONDERFUL BRONZE MANJU WITH GOLD ONLAY,  FEATURING A MYTHICAL TIGER!

THAT IS CHOMPING ON A BAMBOO POLE !

THERE ARE ALSO BAMBOO LEAVES WITH ONLAID SILVER !

SIGNED ON THE REVERSE... WHICH MAY TRANSLATE TO: " AKAGI HIKARU "

A FABULOUS RARE MANJU  FROM MY COLLECTION TO YOURS !!!

FIRST TIME IT HAS BEEN OFFERED !!!