Ivory Netsuke: Figure of a Badger

Artist Gyokuzan (Japanese)

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory

DimensionsOverall: 3.5 x 4.1 x 2.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson

Object number2006.002.035

DescriptionFigure of a sleeping badger with a blanket over his body and top of head, resting on a mokugyo (wooden percussion instrument used by monks). His R proper paw is bent upward on the side of his head. There are incised details on his fur. Mokugyo is perforated and slotted.

Status

Not on view