Netsuke: A Karako Polishing a Mokugyo
Artist
Masatami
(Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; horn
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.019
DescriptionSeated Figure of a karako, baldheaded man with an apron, polishing a large round object (bell mokugyo) with an affixed ring on top. Eyes are inlaid with black horn and the lips are pigmented red. Apron and 3 small hair patches have been coloured dark brown.Status
Not on view
c.1780
Susuki Masanao
