Netsuke of Two Nesting Cranes

Artist Bishu (Japanese, b. 1943)

Datec.1970

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; glass?

DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 3.8 x 5 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman

Object number2007.016.070

DescriptionNetsuke depicts two nesting cranes with inlaid black and yellow eyes and red topknots. Cranes are side by side with beaks touching. Feathers are detailed and finely carved.

Status

Not on view