Snail on Driftwood

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Snail on Driftwood

Alternate Title: 流木に蝸牛

Japan, circa 1770
Costumes; Accessories
Wood, umoregi (partially fossilized wood)
Overall: 2 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 in. (7.5 x 3.3 x 3.1 cm); snail: 1 7/16 x 1/2 x 1 in. (3.6 x 1.3 x 2.6 cm); log: 2 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in. (7.5 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm)
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.249.168)
Japanese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Drosse, Christine. "Netsuke Basics from A to Z: H." International Netsuke Society Journal 29, no.2 (2009): 50-55.
  • 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.