Netsuke

Unknown artist

Date: 18th century

Medium: Wood

Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Classification: Netsuke

Culture: Japan

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Themes: Horses

Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910

Date range

1700 – 1799

Largest dimension

4.4 cm

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