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Netsuke of Anglerfish Swallowing another Fish
Netsuke of Anglerfish Swallowing another Fish
Netsuke of Anglerfish Swallowing another Fish

Netsuke of Anglerfish Swallowing another Fish

Artist (British, 1951 - 2003)
Datec.1980
Place of ManufactureEurope
MediumMaterial: ebony; moonstone; mother-of-pearl
DimensionsOverall: 4 x 6.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.071
DescriptionAnglerfish with wide jaw, moonstone eyes and inlaid mother of pearl teeth, is swallowing another fish, the tail of which is sticking out of it's mouth and is wrapped to one side.
Status
Not on view