Netsuke of treasure boat
Artist
Kansai Koma II
(Japanese, 1767 - 1835)
Dateapprox. 1790-1825
PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)
MaterialsWood with lacquer and metallic powders
DimensionsH. 3.6 cm x W. 3.65 cm x D. 1.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y1479
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 27
InscribedInscribed “Made by Yasuchika, copied by Kansai”
More InformationTsuchiya Yasuchika (1670–1744) was a master metal artist from Nara. The lacquer artist Koma Kansai and his descendants often made lacquer versions of Yasuchika’s earlier metalwork designs, such as this netsuke.
Kitamura Shunsho
approx. 1900-1939
approx. 1868-1900
approx. 1868-1926
approx. 1800-1900
Associated/Associated
Whole/Part