Netsuke in the shape of a sparrow with kudzu vines
Artist
Eisai
(Japanese, active 19th century)
Place of Origin
- Japan
Dateapprox. 1800-1850
PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)
MaterialsWood with lacquer and metallic powders
DimensionsDiam. 1 1/2 in, Diam. 3.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y328
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 27
More InformationEisai was an inro maker of the late Edo period who trained under Koma Kansai I (1767–1835).
Kitamura Shunsho
approx. 1900-1939
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1868-1900
approx. 1800-1900
