Manju Style Netsuke with Leader of 47 Ronin
Artist
Gyokuho
(Japanese)
Datec.1850
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 4.2 x 1.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.034
DescriptionNetsuke has a squared shape, with front panel depicting Oishi Kuranosuke, leader of the 47 Ronin, from the play Kanadehon Chushingura. Opposite side is intricately carved in Ryusa style with hollowing and piercing depicting many objects such as umbrella, fan, tree, lantern, flowers etc. Two perforations at centre (himotoshi).Status
Not on view
Toyohara Kunichika
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Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Ill)
1820-30
