Wooden figure of man practising moxibustion

Wooden figure showing moxibustion, Japan, 1700s. Front view

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Wooden figure showing moxibustion, Japan, 1700s. Front view
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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:
overall: 43 mm x 33 mm x 35 mm, 0.014 kg
type:
netsuke
credit:
Sotheby Parke Bernet and Co