Ryusa Style Netsuke of a Mythical Creature

Artist Tanetoshi (Japanese)

Datec.1980

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: mahogany; horn; ivory; pearl; glass; shell?; pigment, turquoise, coral;

DimensionsOverall: 1.9 x 5.1 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2007.016.074

DescriptionMythical creature carved in circular ryusa style, is a combination of a tiger and a dragon (two traditional opposing forces). Eyes are inlaid in white and black and there are numerous small circular decorative inlays overall. Coral and turquoise pigment has been utilzed in some of the details.

Status

Not on view