Netsuke: Kappa

Netsuke: Kappa

Netsuke: Kappa

Place of OriginJapan

Datelate 19th century

Mediumivory, shibuichi, shakudo, gold, and silver

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2013.50

Not on View

DescriptionKappa manju.

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Netsuke: Tiger and young in the waves

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Netsuke: Emma-O and a scroll

Netsuke: Emma-O and a scroll

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Netsuke: Tiger and dragon in the clouds

Netsuke: Tiger and dragon in the clouds

mid 19th century

Netsuke: Daruma with fish roe background

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Netsuke: Kappa in a stream with seven stones

Netsuke: Kappa in a stream with seven stones

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Kozuka: (front) Eagle and Two Pine Trees; (back) Two Small Birds

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Netsuke: Tea Ceremony utensils

Netsuke: Tea Ceremony utensils

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Kozuka: (front) Man with his Horse; (back) diagonal inlays of shibuichi and shakudo

Kozuka: (front) Man with his Horse; (back) diagonal inlays of shibuichi and shakudo

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Kozuka: (front) Kosagi with Cup, Gourd, and Axe at Yoro no taki

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