netsuke; katabori netsuke- sculptural netsuke of 3-dimensional figure; carved from ivory; depicts a male figure freestanding with a curved sword behind his back in his right hand and holding his long beard in his left hand; the figure is wearing robes with cloud designs; figure is also wearing a headdress; on the back of the figure is two small holes for a silk cord to pass through; details are inked

D118 (Dadley)

20784 (ethnology)

20784.6 (ethnology)

20784.10 (ethnology)

M179 (miscellaneous)

Applied Arts and Design