Netsuke of Pegasus

Artist Tanetoshi (Japanese)

Datec.1980

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; silver & gold paint; wood; amber; jade; horn;

DimensionsOverall: 4 x 5.4 x 2.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2007.016.086

DescriptionNetsuke of a winged horse (Pegasus?) has a garland of circular wooden medallions as well as small circular inlays of jade, amber, and horn on the wings and the harness. Surface of the horse and part of the wings has been textured with small holes. Texture on the horse has been painted gold. Hooves, harness and wings have silver details. There are two perforations on the side of the right proper wing.

Status

Not on view