

Netsuke of Three Boys Playing around a Screen
The sculpture depicts three small boys around a screen. The object is rectangular with a rounded rectangular panel on the front showing a landscape. A baby sits on the bottom in front of the panel. The baby has a rounded head, chubby cheeks, and a cloth wrapped around its body. It holds a large leaf. A second child is behind the left side of the screen; only the right arm and hand are visible. A third child is on top of the sculpture; only the upper body and one arm are visible. The sculpture appears to be made of ivory and has a light-colored patina.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 472 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like

Netsuke of Man and Two Children with a Sambaso Dancer Puppet

Netsuke of Tokutaro and Fox, Disguised as Woman

Netsuke

Netsuke of Child with a Shell

Netsuke of Child with a Turtle

Netsuke of Group of Figures

Netsuke

Netsuke

Netsuke

Netsuke of Hotei Seated in an Armchair

Netsuke

Netsuke of Ox with Bokudo

Netsuke of Boy Playing a Flute

Netsuke

Netsuke in the form of a Bell with a Boy

Netsuke of Fukurokujin with Karako Boy

Netsuke

Netsuke

Netsuke of Ebisu

Netsuke

Man with Brush and Lantern

Netsuke

Netsuke of Girl Playing with a Cat

Daiitoku





