Netsuke in form of shell with design of iris and clouds; see F1984.45a (inro) and F1984.45b (ojime)

Artist: Miura Ken'yamid-19th century

Details

Title: Netsuke in form of shell with design of iris and clouds; see F1984.45a (inro) and F1984.45b (ojime)
Creator: Artist: Miura Ken'ya
Date Created: mid-19th century
Location: Japan, Tokyo, Mukojima
External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Freer|Sackler collection, please visit http://www.asia.si.edu/.
Medium: Reddish-buff clay; pigments, enamels under transparent lead glaze.
Historical Period: Edo period
Credit Line: Gift of Stanley D. Fishman
Collection: Freer Gallery of Art

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more