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Inro with Hawk on its Perch and Netsuke with Gama Sennin and a Toad

Kajikawa (Japanese) (Artist)

early 19th century (late Edo)

gold, red and silver lacquer, silver, ivory, silk
(Japan and Korea )

This carved ivory netsuke depicts a standing "immortal" hermit, Gama Sennin, with his gourd, toad and staff on a platform.

The standard (oblong) gold lacquer four compartment inro has a slightly rounded body. One of the compartments contains red seal-paste. The design on each side of the inro is of a hawk on a perch framed in a panel. The design is in high relief.

Inscription

[Seal] In red on bottom of lower case: Ei; [Signature] In gold on bottom of lower case: Kajikawa saku

Provenance

**Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object. Learn more about provenance at the Walters.**

Wakai Kanesaburo, Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia, 1876; William T. Walters, Baltimore, 1876, by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1894, by inheritance; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.

Exhibitions

2016-2017	JapanAmerica: Points of Contact, 1876-1970. Herbert F. Johnson, Ithaca; Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento.
1876	Centennial Exhibition Philadelphia. Memorial Hall, Philadelphia, Philadelphia.

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Geographies

Japan (Place of Origin)

Measurements

H: 3 7/16 x W: 2 1/16 x D: 7/8 in. (8.7 x 5.3 x 2.2 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired by William T. Walters, 1876

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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67.457

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