

Netsuke of The Three Wine Tasters (Confucious, Buddha, Laozi)
Round, flat object with a raised edge, made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The center is a dark brown, possibly metal, circular panel. Three figures are depicted on the panel. The figure in the center sits at a low table with a bowl on it. The figure wears a robe and has a halo behind the head. The figure on the left stands, wearing a robe and a hat. The figure on the right sits, wearing a robe, and holding a stemmed cup. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory with bronze disk inlaid with gold
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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