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Portuguese man
Portuguese man

Portuguese man

Artist (Japanese, active early 1900s)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsHippopotamus ivory
DimensionsH. 1 3/8 in x W. 1 7/8 in x D. 1/2 in, H. 3.5 cm x W. 4.8 cm x D. 1.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y1623
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
InscribedThe back of this netsuke is inscribed: He came to Nagasaki, Japan, on the 7th day of the 5th month, 1534.
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The back of this netsuke is inscribed: He came to Nagasaki, Japan, on the 7th day of the 5th month, 1534.
Subject
  • man
  • unicorn
  • Portuguese