Netsuke of Kappa Holding a Cucumber
Artist
Ryusai
(Japanese)
Datec.1890
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: fruitwood; ivory; horn
DimensionsOverall: 3.6 x 3.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.045
DescriptionNetsuke of a seated figure of a Kappa, in dark wood, with a shell on it's back and a large green cucmber in it's lap. The eyes have been inlaid with horn and the cheeks have small inlays of ivory. There are two joined perforations on the back.Status
Not on view
c.1780
c.1820
