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1980.34.714

Netsuke toggle of ivory, in form of a monkey figure killing a fish with a gourd.

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1980.34.714

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Collection type
Object
Description
Netsuke toggle of ivory, in form of a monkey figure killing a fish with a gourd.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 28/11/1924
Date collected
By 28 November 1924
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1944 Donated: 1980
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 48 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1980.34.714

Search terms: Clothing, Ornament, Figure, Toggle, Animal Figure, Fish Figure

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