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Turtle netsuke
Turtle netsuke
Turtle netsuke
DepartmentAsia

Turtle netsuke

NameNetsuke
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumAntler, ink
Dimensions1 1/4 × 1 7/8 × 1 9/16 in. (3.25 × 4.75 × 4 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.23
Object numberA.2015.73.23
DescriptionCarved turtles, small one on top of larger one; segments of turtles' shells are highlighted in gray, tied cord attached.
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