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Netsuke of a Daoist Sennin with Hat Slung over his Shoulder
Netsuke of a Daoist Sennin with Hat Slung over his Shoulder
Netsuke of a Daoist Sennin with Hat Slung over his Shoulder

Netsuke of a Daoist Sennin with Hat Slung over his Shoulder

Datec.1750
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 3.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.036
DescriptionNetsuke depicts the standing figure of a Daoist Sennin holding a cord attached to a large hat slung over his proper right shoulder. The top of his head is bald, he has a beard and his mouth is wide open. There are two perforations on the back (himotoshi), one larger than the other.
Status
Not on view
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