Accession Number
1997/2.18

Title
Netsuke of monkey head as Sambasô dancer with moveable tongue

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
lacquered wood with red and gold

Dimensions
1 7/8 in x 1 5/16 in x 1/2 in (4.8 cm x 3.3 cm x 1.3 cm)

Credit Line
Museum purchase made possible by a gift of Mrs. Ruth Sinsheimer and others, in memory of Joseph E. Sinsheimer, Professor of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Toxicology, The University of Michigan

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
netsuke

Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
dancers
heads (animal components)
monkeys (animals)
netsukes