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Netsuke: MAR.O.118-1912

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Maker(s)

Maker: Hō Hōgen

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Description

Ivory netsuke, with carved and stained detail. Woman, naked to the waist washing her face, with a flat two-handled bowl

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Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Width: 4 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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: with kakihan
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.O.118-1912
Primary reference Number: 201402
Display number: 25
Marlay bequest number: Z II 7
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 May 2015 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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