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Netsuke: MAR.O.106-1912

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Maker: Unknown

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Description

Monkey (Songoku) legendary companion of the Buddhist Monk Sanzō Hōshi (Hsuan-tsang), with his stick. Carved and stained ivory.

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Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

School or Style

Japanese

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carved
Staining

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.106-1912
Primary reference Number: 201390
Display number: 55
Marlay bequest number: Z II 2
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Created: Wednesday 27 May 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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

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