Netsuke: Ho bird (mythological phoenix)

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Netsuke: Ho bird (mythological phoenix)

Artist attributed to Kanzan (Japanese, 20th century)

Date1965-1974

Dimensions1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (4.1 x 2.3 x 3.8 cm)

Mediumivory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2005.79

Not on View

Published ReferencesArts of Asia, Vol.4 # 3, May-June 1974, pp. 34-35.

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