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Manju Style Netsuke with Manzai Dancers
Manju Style Netsuke with Manzai Dancers
Manju Style Netsuke with Manzai Dancers

Manju Style Netsuke with Manzai Dancers

Artist (Japanese)
Datec.1850
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment
DimensionsOverall (depth was measured with 2 parts together): 2 x 4.4 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.098 a,b
DescriptionCircular two part netsuke with a rounded outer edge has a scene with ceremonial sake pourer and New Years Decorations on part (a) and a depiction of ceremonial masked Manzai dancers on part (b). Part (a) has a central perforation and a circular flange on one side that fits a circular depression on part (b). Part (b) has a central interior loop himotoshi.
Status
Not on view
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