Netsuke of Daikoku

Datec.1900

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment

DimensionsOverall: 4 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LinePhilip and Barbara Steel Bequest

Object numberSC1271

DescriptionNetsuke is the figure of Daikoku (god of wealth and farmers) wearing a patterned kimono, carrying a large bale of rice at his front and with a small bag of treasure on his back. Fine details are incised and coloured with brownish pigmentation.

Status

Not on view