Caparisoned Elephant Netsuke
Artist
Masaharu ?
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; glass
DimensionsOverall (height: base to top of back; depth: trunk to tail): 4 x 2.7 x 5.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineEdith Low-Beer Collection
Object number1990.038.008
Descriptionelephant standing on a flat rectangular base with rounded corners; floral designs on back & sides; eyes have inset black stones; back encircled in petal design with inset stone (22 stones, 1 missing); several rows of inset stones (varying colours, some possible metal) along legs and side of head; 1 hole in base with abalone insetStatus
Not on view
c.1900
19th-20th Century
