Netsuke depicting Figure of Ama Diver Holding an Oyster in One Hand, a Pick in the Other

19th–20th century

Caption

Netsuke depicting Figure of Ama Diver Holding an Oyster in One Hand, a Pick in the Other, 19th–20th century. Stag antler, 2 7/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in. (6.2 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 80.255.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Netsuke depicting Figure of Ama Diver Holding an Oyster in One Hand, a Pick in the Other

Date

19th–20th century

Period

Edo Period to Showa Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Stag antler

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 7/16 x 9/16 x 1/2 in. (6.2 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

80.255.3

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