Dancer
Artist
Ichiraku
(Japanese, 1781 - 1788)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 5.3 cm x W. 2.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y515
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe wings and tail on this netsuke tell us that it represents a character in the Bugaku dance Karyobin, which depicts imaginary beingshalf-deity and half-birdliving in a Buddhist paradise. This dance is often performed by boys or women.
1800-1950
1800-1950
approx. 1800-1900