Crystal Netsuke of Chinese Figure

Datec.1750;c.1840

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: crystal; silver

DimensionsOverall: 6 x 3.8 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman

Object number2007.016.009

DescriptionCrystal carving of a small Chinese male figure (youth) holding a reishi mushroom in his left hand/arm proper. There is a silver himotoshi loop around his waist with an additional hinged loop at back.
Colour: clear

Status

Not on view