M0004170: Netsuke of new born child by Shounsai (front)
- Date:
- 5 February 1935
- Reference:
- WT/D/1/20/1/34/16
- Part of:
- Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Collection contents
About this work
Also known as
Previous title, replaced May 2020: Ivory new born child in the state of flexion.
Description
A netsuke made of ivory of a new born child in the state of flexion with the umbilical cord going down its down and the placenta attached. The uterine surface of the placenta rests on the child's head. It is signed Shounsai. This photograph is showing the front. Netsuke are ornaments worn with a Kimono. The Netsuke is tied a silk bag hidden behind the sash for belongings. They were especially popular during the Tokugawa period (1603–1868) and are seen by many as fine works of miniature art. This Netsuke is from Doctor Hermann Gunther's collection of Netsuke. Related images: M0004169EB
Publication/Creation
5 February 1935
Physical description
1 photograph glass plate negative; 12 x 16 cm
Notes
Catalogue data comes from a combination of entries in the original glass plate registers, metadata created when the glass plates were digitised in the early 2000s and enhancements made by the cataloguer in 2021.
Terms of use
Please consult the digitised version as this item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request