Netsuke in form of prisoner

Made:
1801-1900 in Japan
Carved wooden netsuke, in form of prisoner lying on his back

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Carved wooden netsuke, in form of prisoner lying on his back
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Carved wooden netsuke, in form of prisoner lying on his back, with legs doubled beneath him and wrists tied at back, painted, Japanese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A36209
Materials:
wood and complete
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 65 mm x 45 mm,
type:
netsuke
credit:
Glendining