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Netsuke: Ivory Figure of a Woman in a Kimono Casting Beans
Netsuke: Ivory Figure of a Woman in a Kimono Casting Beans
Netsuke: Ivory Figure of a Woman in a Kimono Casting Beans

Netsuke: Ivory Figure of a Woman in a Kimono Casting Beans

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory
DimensionsOverall: 5.3 x 2.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of James and Joanna Davidson
Object number2006.002.010
DescriptionIvory figure of a woman in a kimono casting beans from a box to frighten an oni (small figure with horns) hiding behind her kimono. The hair on the two figures is incised and pigmented black. Kimono is decorated in floral motifs; details have been incised.
Status
Not on view
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