The Hermann Gunther Collection of Netsuke

Japanese

Pitt Rivers Museum

1700 - 1800

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.

• Medium: various
• Dimensions: 5 x 7 x 2 cm
• ArtFunded in: 1980
• Vendor: A E Gunther

Provenance

Hermann Gunther

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