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Oguri Hangwan: O.92-1991

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Oguri Hangwan

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Unknown

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Description

Netsuke: katabori: Oguri Hangwan. Boxwood, carved and stained. Light. Group of Oguri Hangwan seated on his horse (Oni-Kage) clutching his sword, his cloak flying out behind and urging his horse to keep all four hooves on a go table. Crudely carved details of mane, tail and bridle; the chequered table rests on four legs. Natural himotoshi formed through the legs and tail.

Notes

History note: H.S. Reitlinger (d.1950); the Reitlinger Trust, Maidenhead, from which transferred in 1991.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by H.S. Reitlinger, 1950; transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991.

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.7 cm
Width: 3.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1950) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Edo Period (1615-1868)
19th Century, Early#
Circa 1800 - 1830

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Boxwood

Techniques used in production

Carving : Boxwood, carved

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Identification numbers

Accession number: O.92-1991
Primary reference Number: 22467
Old object number: JAPWA/778
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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