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Netsuke: O.268-2008

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

netsuke

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

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Description

Ivory, Ebisu is the protector of fisherman and merchants, he can be easily recognised by the court hat (Eboshi)and his fish. Here he tries to stop the large sea bream (Tai) moving away by leaning on top of the Tai. The eyes of Tai-fish are inlaid with wood.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr. Roy Hull

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by Hull, Roy, Dr

Dating

19th Century, first half
1800 CE - 1850 CE

Components of the work

Fish Eyes composed of wood ( inlaid)

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.268-2008
Primary reference Number: 190386

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 28 November 2012 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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