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netsuke
Object Type
netsuke
Museum number
1972,0114.19
Description
Netsuke. Seated tiger. Made of ivory, eyes inlaid with ebony.
Cultures/periods
Edo Period
Production date
Early 19thC
Production place
Made in:
Osaka-fu
Materials
ivory
ebony
Technique
inlaid
carved
Dimensions
Length:
4.50 centimetres
Curator's comments
Unsigned, probably school of Garaku.
Bibliographic references
Barker & Smith 1976 / Netsuke: The Miniature Sculpture of Japan
(14)
Edo BM 1982 / Edo: Art of Japan 17th-19th Century
(203)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mammal
Acquisition name
Bequeathed by:
Mrs Rosina Maria Howe
Acquisition date
1972
Department
Asia
Registration number
1972,0114.19
Conservation
Treatment
: 20 Feb 2006