Netsuke

Museum number:
9-12532
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Alternate number:
(B-264?) (original number)
Accession number:
Acc.3032
Description:
Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.
Donor:
Design Department (UC Berkeley)
Collection place:
Japan
Verbatim coll. place:
Japan
Culture or time period:
Japanese
Collector:
Albert M. Bender
Collection date:
before 1933
Materials:
Ivory (material)
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Netsukes
Function:
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions
Accession date:
1974
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Dimensions:
height 3 centimeters
Comment:
one of a set of five.: 9-12532-36
Images:
Hearst Museum object 1 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 2 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 3 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 4 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 5 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 6 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 7 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 8 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 9 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 10 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 11 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.Hearst Museum object 12 of 12 titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12532, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure, one of a set of five (9-12532-36). The figure possibly of jurojin (god of longevity) kneels on one leg, and holds a staff in the right hand (attached, separately carved). He has 1 a long flowing beard, small cap on head, and large bow knot tied at shoulder. 'Textile' designs on robes consist of diamonds and 'checkerboard' pattern. Carving is detailed, facial features distinct. Depressions of surface stained dark. H. 3 cm.

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