Netsuke in the Shape of a Kirin

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment

DimensionsOverall: 5.5 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson

Object number2006.002.012

DescriptionFigure of a one horned kirin seated in classical position looking skyward. Incised details and inlaid eyes.

Status

Not on view

Haiyoshiu

c.1820

c.1780

Hokusho

c.1750

Tomomasa

Tanetoshi

c.1980

c.1760

Unknown Artist

c.1900

Issan

c.1880