Figurine from Japan
Object No. A4262-17
This original ivory piece is one of 32 donated to the Powerhouse Museum in 1950 by Miss Eadith Hill. These ivories are part of a larger collection that includes Japanese cloisonné, porcelain and pottery which was originally on display at the Australian Museum. In 1949 the Director of the Powerhouse Museum, A. R. Penfold, made a recommendation to transfer these to the museum's collection and they were added in 1951. Geoff Barker, Assistant Curator, March 2007
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Summary
Object Statement
Human figure, part of collection (1 of 69), ivory, maker unknown, Japan, 1850-1950
Physical Description
Three human figures carved from ivory. The ornament or okimono depicts a standing elderly man wearing a kimono and pants. The man is barefoot and stooped over carrying a child on his back and another on his front to one side. Both the children wear kimonos.
DIMENSIONS
Height
230 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
75 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
The ornament was made in Japan between 1850 and 1950.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
21 July 1950
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