Child Carrying an Infant Netsuke

late 18th century
Not on view
The fragility of porcelain and utilitarian function of the netsuke form an incongruous combination. Yet, ceramic netsuke such as this piece depicting a Chinese boy (karako) carrying an infant were extremely popular.

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Object Information
  • 染付子運び唐子形根付
  • Title: Child Carrying an Infant Netsuke
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: late 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hirado ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.225.81
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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