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Netsuke in the form of a shishi, or lion dog
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Details
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- Date
- 19th century (1801 - 1900)
- Material and technique
- ivory, with carved decoration, and stained with pigment
- Dimensions
- 1.9 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm max. (height x width x depth)
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organic › animal › tooth › mammal tooth › ivory
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- No. of items
- 1
- Credit line
- Presented, 1976.
- Accession no.
- EA1976.42
Glossary
netsuke
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netsuke
The netsuke is a form of toggle that was used to secure personal items suspended on cords from the kimono sash. These items included purses, medicine cases or tobacco paraphernalia.
Location
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Second floor | Room 37 | Japan
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Second floor | Room 37 | Japan
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