Netsuke
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
50 mm (H); 70 mm (W)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27188.5
Summary
Ivory netsuke comprising a seated or crouched old lady alongside her spinning wheel. Her robe is patterned, her hair is held back in a bun with two combs. On the base her feet and gown are carved. There is a red edged square paper label stuck on the base numbered; 9.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.