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netsuke (lion-dog shishi)

about 1800–1868

Kōgen (Hiromoto) 広元 (Japanese, b. about 19th century)

Japanese

2018.50

Not currently on view

ivorycarving

Artwork Details

ArtistNationality
Creation Date
about 1800–1868
Creation Location
Japan
Materials
ivory
Object Types
sculptures, netsukes
Dimensions

1-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 3/4 in.

Period
Edo
Mark Description

1. Signature reads: Hiromoto 広元

Accession Number
2018.50
Credit Line

Gift of Alice Elizabeth Appel

Copyright
Copyright Not Evaluated
Collection

Asian Art (Japanese and Korean)

Alice Appel, Indianapolis, Indiana; given to the Indianapolis Museum at Newfields in 2018.



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