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Drunken Buddhist Priest holding Broken Getaearly to mid-19th century

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Small carved wooden netsuke of a stooped elderly figure in dark robes, gripping a cross-shaped object, with a polished bald head and open mouth
Carved netsuke of a standing figure viewed from behind, wearing a broad woven hat and dark pleated robes, holding a round gourd, with rich warm-toned patina and finely detailed surface carving.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Drunken Buddhist Priest holding Broken Geta
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early to mid-19th century
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Wood with lacquer, inlays
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (8.3 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead
Accession Number
M.59.35.9
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Atchley, Virginia G. "The Pavilion of Japanese Art in Los Angeles." Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal 8, no.4 (1988): 18-25.
  • Drosse, Christine. "Netsuke Basics from A to Z: O." International Netsuke Society Journal 30, no.4 (2011): 22-29.