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Bugaku dancer in the role of a Chinese prince
Bugaku dancer in the role of a Chinese prince

Bugaku dancer in the role of a Chinese prince

Artist
Place of OriginJapan
Date1800-1950
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWood and ivory with inlaid mother-of-pearl, copper, and gilded bronze
DimensionsH. 5.1 cm x W. 2.5 cm
Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of Mr. Ney Wolfskill
Object numberB81Y128
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
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The biblike costume and dragon-crested mask identify this netsuke as representing a character in Prince of Lan Ling (Ryo'o), the story of a Chinese prince's victories in battle and one of the most frequently performed Bugaku dances.