Netsuke of a Tigress and her Cub
Datec.1840
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: boxwood; horn, clear
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 3.6 x 3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.092
DescriptionNetsuke depicts a seated tigress licking the back of her small cub. The fur is incised with fine lines and the eyes of the tigress are inlaid with clear yellow horn.Status
Not on view
c.1780