The Hermann Gunther Collection of Netsuke
Artist: Japanese
Location: Pitt Rivers Museum
Date: 1700 - 1800
Materials: various
Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 2 cm
Gift:
Vendor: A E Gunther
Review number: 2876 (1980)
Provenance:
Hermann Gunther
Description:
Collection of 870 pieces of netsuke. Netsuke are ornamental belt toggles, fastened by cords attached to a purse, tobacco pouch, or inro (medical case). The earlier examples, dating from the 14th century, are usually of wood or bone.
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