Netsuke: Sambaso dancer with foot raised in dance step

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Netsuke: Sambaso dancer with foot raised in dance step

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)

Datelate 19th century

DimensionsH: 2 5/8 in.

Mediumwood and ivory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.158

Not on View

DescriptionSambaso dancer; foot raised in dance step; fan decorated with three pine sprays; hat with inlaid red sun-discs, characteristic of this dance. Head swivels at neck.

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