Netsuke of a Bird on a branch
Artist
Toyomasa
(Japanese)
Datec.1860
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: boxwood; ivory; horn
DimensionsOverall: 4.2 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.055
DescriptionBird perched on an ivy-covered hollow branch. Small ivory baby bird slips up and down in the hollow upright portion of the branch, showing itself at the top and central holes. Large bird has inlaid horn eyes and an ivory beak.Status
Not on view
