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Boxwood Netsuke of Shishimai Dancer
Boxwood Netsuke of Shishimai Dancer
Boxwood Netsuke of Shishimai Dancer

Boxwood Netsuke of Shishimai Dancer

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood, boxwood; lacquer, red, gold, black
DimensionsOverall: 3.7 x 3.1 x 4 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.045
DescriptionBoxwood netsuke of a shishimai dancer, seated with the "mask cloak" over his head and the shishi mask in front of him held by the right foot and the left hand. The mask is finished in red and black lacquer with gilding in the eyes.
Status
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