Mouse: MAR.O.37A-1912

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Titles

Mouse

Maker(s)

Entities

Netsuke
katabori

Categories

Netsuke

Description

Netsuke, katabori, mouse. Ivory, carved and stained. Figure of a mouse seated on its tail which is wrapped around its body; its two back paws grip the tail at the front. Its upper paws hold onto the inro cord which passes between its legs and by its left shoulder. The body is finely incised to resemble fur and its paws, ears and facial features are finely carved. It has painted black whiskers. It has two inlaid shiny black eyes (horn?). Natural himotoshi formed by the formation of the legs and paws.

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 2.2 cm
Width: 1.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)#
19th Century
Circa 1800 - 1868

Components of the work

Body

Materials used in production

Techniques used in production

Carving : Ivory, carved and stained
Staining

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.37A-1912
Primary reference Number: 22110
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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