Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
World Cultures Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1981.28 |
Date |
18th Century |
Object Name |
Netsuke |
Other Name |
Takarabune |
Description |
An eighteenth century Japanese wooden netsuke in the form of a Takarabune or treasure ship with the Shichi Fukujin or Seven Gods of Happiness. The hairy tailed tortoise swims alongside. The netsuke is finished in brown wood and is signed: 'Itsumin'. |
Dimensions |
H-3.6 W-2.7 L-4.6 cm |
Place of Origin |
Japan |
Material |
Wood |
Acquisition |
Gift of George Rodgers Macdougall 1911 |