There is one other image of this object. This image is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions), and as such we offer a high-resolution image of it. See our image rights statement.

 

See more objects with the color darkslategrey grey darkolivegreen sienna tan or see all the colors for this object.

Object Timeline

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2010

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Netsuke (Japan)

This is a Netsuke. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Cite this object as

Netsuke (Japan); ivory; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-164-37-a,b

This image is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18391557/ |title=Netsuke (Japan) |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=24 October 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>