Netsuke
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
40 mm (H); 40 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27188.1
Summary
Ivory netsuke comprising a group of one adult with two seated children reading from a book. One is holding a small animal on his lap. Carved on underside to show their feet.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.