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netsuke
Object Type
netsuke
Museum number
F.601
Description
Netsuke. Urashima Taro travelling to the realm of the dragon-king on a giant tortoise. Made of wood.
Producer name
Made by:
Hidari Issan
Production date
19thC(early)
Production place
Made in:
Japan
Materials
wood
Dimensions
Length:
5.50 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Barker & Smith 1976 / Netsuke: The Miniature Sculpture of Japan
(226)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
reptile
Associated names
Associated with:
Urashima Taro
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date
1897
Department
Asia
Registration number
F.601
Conservation
Treatment
: 20 Feb 2006