Netsuke depicting Pigeon, with unusual handling of Himotoshi

early 19th century

Caption

Netsuke depicting Pigeon, with unusual handling of Himotoshi, early 19th century. Boxwood, 1 7/8 x 2 13/16 in. (4.8 x 7.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 80.255.18.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Netsuke depicting Pigeon, with unusual handling of Himotoshi

Date

early 19th century

Period

Edo Period to Showa Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Boxwood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 2 13/16 in. (4.8 x 7.2 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

80.255.18

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