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netsuke
Object Type
netsuke
Museum number
2008,3007.25
Description
Netsuke. Yamauba and Kintaro. Made of ivory.
Producer name
Made by:
Kyokumin
Cultures/periods
Edo Period
Production date
19thC
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
ivory
Technique
carved
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
japanese myth/legend
Associated names
Representation of:
Yamauba (山姥)
Representation of:
Sakata no Kintoki 坂田の金時
Acquisition name
Donated by:
HM Government
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester
Acquisition date
2008
Acquisition notes
Acquired in Japan in 1929 by the late Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) when he visited to present the Order of the Garter from King George V to the Showa Emperor. Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the British Museum, 2008.
Department
Asia
Registration number
2008,3007.25