Animal Head Netsuke with Seal
Datec.1850
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood, cherry?, plum?; silver
DimensionsOverall: 6.4 x 2.1 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.008
DescriptionCarving of a simplified animal head resting on a flat base with a seal. Head is slightly curved with a longish snout, raised oval eyes inset with small silver pupils, curved ears and spiral decorative details. There are 2 joined perforations on the back near the base.Status
Not on view
1903
1279 - 1644
c.250 CE
c.1100 BC
