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Okimono: O.315-2008

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Current Location: In storage

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okimono

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

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Description

Okimono, ivory, Hanasaka Jiji. He was an honest old man with a dog called Shiro which guided him to treasure. Bending down and leaning forward with his walking stick in his right hand, his head turned to left, talking to his pet dog Shiro next to him.

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

19th Century, second half
1850 CE - 1900 CE

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.315-2008
Primary reference Number: 190496

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 9 January 2013 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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