Netsuke of a Young Beauty

Artist Ryushi (Japanese, b. 1934)

Datec.1970

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment

DimensionsOverall: 7.9 x 2.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

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

Object number2007.016.067

DescriptionNesuke depicts a young woman dressed in a cotton summer kimono but with her breasts and one shoulder bare. She holds a uchiwa fan and her black hair is tied on top of her head (after bathing). Large carved orange characters decorate her robe.
Colour: orange; red; blue; black

Status

Not on view