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Netsuke: O.300-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

netsuke

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Ivory, a finger citron (Buddha’s hand citron) is a multi digital shape fruit and a cicada perching on the fruit. Cicada’s eyes are inlaid with glass. Removable top with hidden spoon.

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

20th Century, Late#
1970 CE - 2000 CE

Components of the work

Eyes composed of glass ( inlaid)

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.300-2008
Primary reference Number: 190447
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 12 December 2012 Updated: Wednesday 12 December 2012 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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