Netsuke
1825-1875 (made)
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Netsuke in katabori ('shape carving') form of a catfish in a circular tub of water, lashing the water into high swirls, in carved and stained wood, with a pair of cord-holes (himotôshi) on the underside.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Carved and stained wood |
Brief description | Netsuke of a catfish in a tub of water in carved and stained wood, signed Ikkyû, Japan, 1825-1875 |
Physical description | Netsuke in katabori ('shape carving') form of a catfish in a circular tub of water, lashing the water into high swirls, in carved and stained wood, with a pair of cord-holes (himotôshi) on the underside. |
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Content description | Catfish in a tub of water |
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Marks and inscriptions | Signed 'Ikkyû' (The signature is incised on the underside of the netsuke.) |
Gallery label | Catfish in a tub of water
1825-1875
Signed 'Ikkyû'
Stained wood with inlaid eyes
Salting Bequest
Museum no. A.989-1910(October 2016) |
Credit line | Salting Bequest |
Object history | Bequeathed by Mr. George Salting, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Salting collection no. 3197 |
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Accession number | A.989-1910 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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