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Netsuke: O.184-2008

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

netsuke

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

Entities

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Description

Ivory, a group of seven whitebait (Shirauo). The eyes are double inlaid with mother of pearl and glass.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr. Roy Hull

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by Hull, Roy, Dr

Dating

20th Century
1900 CE - 2000 CE

Components of the work

Eyes composed of mother-of-pearl ( double inlaid) glass ( double inlaid)

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.184-2008
Primary reference Number: 190096
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 17 October 2012 Updated: Wednesday 17 October 2012 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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