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Netsuke: MAR.O.162-1912

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Maker(s)

Maker: Shōyu

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Description

Ivory netsuke, with incised and stained detail. A Shōjō, mythical creature addicted to alcohol, with long hair and a sake cup on its head

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Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

School or Style

Japanese

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Incised
Staining

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.162-1912
Primary reference Number: 201451
Display number: 88
Marlay bequest number: Z. I. 3
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Created: Thursday 28 May 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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