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Netsuke: Ivory Figure of Two Quails on a Coil of Millet
Netsuke: Ivory Figure of Two Quails on a Coil of Millet
Netsuke: Ivory Figure of Two Quails on a Coil of Millet

Netsuke: Ivory Figure of Two Quails on a Coil of Millet

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 3.2 x 3.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.006
DescriptionNetsuke shaped as two quails facing opposing directions and seated on a coil of millet seeds with leaves. Eyes are inlaid and feathers and millet are finely incised,carved and pigmented.
Status
Not on view