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Wooden figure showing moxibustion, signed Miwa with Kakihan, Japan, late 1700s
A wooden figure of a man giving himself moxibustion treatment - burning herbs on or near the skin. The black spot on his leg represents the smouldering herb. The figure is signed Miwa with Kakihan.
Details
- Category:
- Asian Medicine
- Object Number:
- 1984-1444
- Materials:
- wood
- Measurements:
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overall: 43 mm x 33 mm x 35 mm, 0.014 kg
- type:
- netsuke
- credit:
- Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co
