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Weary traveler napping with a monkey on his back

Date18th century
MediumCarved ivory
Dimensions7/8 x 1 5/8 inches (2.2 x 4.1 cm)
CultureJapan
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 1925
Terms
  • Costume
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carved ivory
  • Animals
  • Apes
  • Baskets
  • Hats
  • Headgear
  • Luggage
  • Monkeys
  • Sarumawashi
  • Sleep
  • Sleeping
  • Travel
  • Japanese
Object number73.005.185
Collections
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Unidentified artist
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Treasures (Takaramono)
Unidentified artist
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Man asleep on Chinese style bench
Unidentified artist
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Rats crawling out of bag
Unidentified artist
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Netsuke of a mask maker with a basket of masks
Unidentified artist
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Bracelet
Unidentified artist
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Woman carrying child on her back
Tomoaki
late 19th century
Kamigabuta netsuke with Chinese dragon
Unidentified artist
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Fish with ivory eyes
Unidentified artist
19th century