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Netsuke of Princess Fuji and her Falconer
Netsuke of Princess Fuji and her Falconer
Netsuke of Princess Fuji and her Falconer

Netsuke of Princess Fuji and her Falconer

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment
DimensionsOverall: 3.7 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Phyllis and Trevor Albone
Object number2012.014.013
DescriptionNetsuke depicts Princess Fuji and her falconer: the princess is wearing a kimono with incised decoration, a large flat circular hat and carries a spray of wisteria over one shoulder. The Falconer is kneeling beside her with a falcon on his arm; two himotoshi on the back of the princess.
Status
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