Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves

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Daoist Immortal Riding Hat on Waves

Alternate Title: 波に乗る仙人

Japan, late 18th-early 19th century
Costumes; Accessories
Ivory with staining, sumi, inlays
1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. (3.9 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm)
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.249.166)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Goodall, Hollis, Virginia G. Atchley, Neil K. Davey, Christine Drosse, Sebastian Izzard, Odile Madden, and Robert T. Singer. The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke:  A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chicago: Art Media Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2003.