The Hermann Gunther Collection of Netsuke
Unknown Artist
- Art Funded
- 1980
- Dimensions
- 5 x 7 x 2 cm
- Vendor
- A E Gunther
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.
Provenance
Hermann Gunther