Netsuke: Clam with a Scene of a Chinese Legend

Datec.1840

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: lacquer, cinnabar (red); wood Medium Remarks: Murakami (Niigata District) T suishu - carved red lacquer

DimensionsOverall: 3.4 x 1.8 x 4.2 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman

Object number2007.016.049

DescriptionRed clam-shaped netsuke has scenes from Chinese legends with figures in landscapes, carved overall on its surface. Two himitoshi on one side.
Colour: red

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