

The object is a rectangular, cream-colored item resembling a scroll container. It features a relief sculpture of a man on the front. The man has a large head, a beard, and a hat. He wears a robe and holds a pipe. A small dog sits beside him. The sculpture appears to be emerging from a hanging scroll. The scroll is rolled up and secured with two black knobs on either side. The object has a patterned border across the top. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- first half 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like

Netsuke of Demon and an Old Man with a Scroll

Netsuke of Demon with a Drum

Daiitoku

Netsuke

Netsuke of Woman and Monkey

Two Plaques from a Tantric Ritual Apron, Kinnari, and Lotus Flower

Netsuke

Netsuke of Three Boys Playing around a Screen

Netsuke

Netsuke

Case (Inrō) with Design of Chinese Sages Seated on Verandah

Tanuki (Japanese Racoon Dog) with a Sake Bottle and Bills for Sake

Netsuke

Netsuke of a Man Carrying a Sword

Netuske with Fox from the Kyōgen Play "Hakuzōsu"

Netsuke of Daruma

Netsuke of Man and Two Children with a Sambaso Dancer Puppet

Netuske with Fox from the Kyōgen Play "Hakuzōsu"

Netsuke of Hotei with Bag

Element from a Tantric Ritual Apron

Netsuke of the Sage, Kinkō Carrying a Scroll and Seated on a Carp

Netsuke with Carving of Household Utensils

Netsuke with Two Carved Figures

Netsuke of a Carp Climbing a Waterfall





