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Ronin Disguised as Peasantearly 19th century

Not on view
Small carved hardwood netsuke of a crouching figure hidden beneath a wide woven conical hat and textured straw cloak, holding a staff

Unknown, Ronin Disguised as Peasant, early 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ronin Disguised as Peasant
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early 19th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
1 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead
Accession Number
M.59.35.28
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.