Netsuke
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
45 mm (H); 85 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27188.4
Summary
Ivory netsuke comprising a small boat with pointed high prow containing three figures. One is steering over the side with an oar. Two seated figures and a cargo of three stacked barrels, one sack and one urn or pot. Boat has decorative pattern carved along the sides.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.