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Netsuke of the Warrior Nitta Shiro Killing a Wild Boar
Netsuke of the Warrior Nitta Shiro Killing a Wild Boar
Netsuke of the Warrior Nitta Shiro Killing a Wild Boar

Netsuke of the Warrior Nitta Shiro Killing a Wild Boar

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: fruitwood; ivory
DimensionsOverall: 3.8 x 2.3 x 5.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.002
DescriptionNesuke in the form of a boar with a small figure of the warrior Nitta Shiro seated backwards on the back of a wild boar and preparing to draw his sword.
Status
Not on view