Netsuke
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
65 mm (H); 43 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27188.3
Summary
Ivory netsuke comprising a mother by a basket of gourds. She carries a small child on her back and another alongside. Mother is carrying two gourds in her left hand. Fabric of clothing showing various patterns on each figure.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.