Dancer, Sambaso

Artist Hojitsu (Japanese, ? - 1871)

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1800-1900

CultureJapanese

MaterialsIvory

DimensionsH. 3.4 cm x W. 3.0 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB70Y621

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

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Sanbaso is a Kyogen character appearing in the auspicious New Year's Noh play Okina who dances to bring about fertile harvests and safety for home and family. The crane and young pine motifs on the actor's robe are typical of this role and bespeak good future.