Netsuke: Figure on a Giant Clam
Artist
Gyokubun
(Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 2.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.017
DescriptionSmall crouched figure of a man with a stick, on top of a giant clam. Incised details with pigmentation on hair and kimono.Status
Not on view
c.1900
Seiso ?; Joso ?
Bokusan