RecordNetsuke, toggle of ivory< 1 of 1 > Back made in Japan
Netsuke, toggle of ivoryThis netsuke is made of ivory carved into a showman with a mask on his back. A netsuke is used to fasten an inro, a small lacquered container, which hung from the sash of a man's kimono. They became miniature art forms in their own right. The travelling showman is carrying his mask on his back. He is also carrying a conch shell in his left hand, which he played to attract an audience. He carries a walking staff in his right hand. The netsuke was given to the museum as noted within a collection of 625 making up the Fyfe collection. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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