Netsuke in form of the hermit man Sennin

Bone netsuke, in the form of Sennin, the hermit man

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Bone netsuke, in the form of Sennin, the hermit man
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Bone netsuke, in the form of Sennin, the hermit man, with leaf skirt around neck and waist, bearded, holding staff, Japanese, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A36569
Materials:
bone and complete
Measurements:
overall: 57 mm x 28 mm x 31 mm,
type:
netsuke
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)