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Ivory Netsuke of a Chinese Boy with a Puppy
Ivory Netsuke of a Chinese Boy with a Puppy
Ivory Netsuke of a Chinese Boy with a Puppy

Ivory Netsuke of a Chinese Boy with a Puppy

Datec.1850
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory, elephant; horn, black;
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.8 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.001
DescriptionNesuke in the figure of a Chinese boy reclining on his stomach with his in his hands, one foot raised and a puppy on his back. There are incised details on his clothing and horn inlay in the puppy's eyes and two areas of hair above the boy's ears. There are two perforation on the underside.
Status
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