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Netsuke: O.4-1993

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

netsuke

Maker(s)

Carver: Issei

Entities

Categories

Description

Flute player riding an ox, wood, the ox's eyes inlaid with black glass. Signed Issei

Notes

History note: On loan since 1975, unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs Margaret G. Fink

Measurements and weight

Height: 3.6 cm
Length: 3.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-10-11) by Fink, Margaret, G.

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1800

Components of the work

Ox's Eyes composed of glass ( black, inlaid)

Materials used in production

Wood

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.4-1993
Primary reference Number: 193222
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 February 2013 Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2013 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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