Netsuke in the form of a dragonfly on a bog arum leaf, carved boxwood, by Michael Webb, English, 1987
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
November 1987
This netsuke is in the form of a dragonfly with outstretched wings on a bog arum leaf with holes, blemishes and indentations on the upper and lower surfaces and edges, suggesting insect damage.
The stalk on the underside curls down before turning back to the leaf, thereby providing the means for attaching a cord. In 1976 Webb left the auctioneering world to devote his time entirely to carving and painting. His netsuke are extremely accomplished, showing a preference for animal subjects carved in boxwood, such as this example which is stained.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Length 5.2 cm; Width 5.0 cm; Depth 2.3 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Carved dyed and stained boxwood
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O170472
- Museum object number
- FE.156-2002
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
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