Netsuke of Five Puppies
Artist
Kangyoku lll
(Japanese, b. 1944)
Datec.1970
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; horn; coral
DimensionsOverall: 3.1 x 3.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.037
DescriptionFive puppies are stacked together in play with a bird pull toy. The toy's rope is pigmented orange and is wrapped around them and held by three in their mouths. The puppie's eyes are inlaid with horn and there coral inlays on the toy. There two perforations on the toy, one larger than the other (himotoshi)Status
Not on view
Kangyoku lll
Unknown Artist
Katsushika Hokusai
