Netsuke in the form of a mushroom with insects
Dateearly 20th century
PeriodTaishō (1912–1926) or Shōwa period (1926–1989)
MediumCarved ivory with shell inlay and enamels
DimensionsOVERALL: 1 15/16 × 1 5/16 in. (5 × 3.4 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
Credit LineGift of Timothy Y.C. Choy, in memory of Nancy Ellis, 2014
Object numberSN11385.8
<italics>Netsuke</italics> are miniature sculptures typically carved from wood, horn, or ivory that function as toggles, allowing accessories such as <italics>inrō</italics> (small containers for seals or medicines) and tobacco pouches to be suspended from the <italics>obi</italics>, the sash worn over a kimono, by a cord. This <italics>netsuke</italics> takes the form of a mushroom crawling with bejeweled insects.
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1662–1722
First half of 20th century
1662-1722
1662-1722