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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Disk, accession number 9-12567, described as Disk, metal; part of a Kagami-buta type netsuke. One side has intaglio relief of a robed bearded man w/ floppy hat, holding a gold handled fly whisk* w/ a silver-like brush. The robes are represented by simple stylized lines deeply incised. Tiny 5 character inscription to one side. Brown metal loop on the other side, w/ short loop of orange silk cord. The disk is white silver-like metal, polished on one side and dull on the other. Dia. 3.3cm. Part of the inscription might read "Minjo" name of late 19th c. metal worker.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7898a,b, described as netsuke: kagami-buta form: two busts. In front, a brown-faced man; behind, a long-haired attendant, both with gold trimmed uniforms.
Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12566, described as Figure, cast metal representing monkey holding aloft a large peach. The peach appears to have been cast separately and attached. The fur is represented by short incised or stamped lines. A few holes from the casting have been filled. The metal is dark, dull grey, probably a lead alloy. H. 6cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7638, described as Netsuke. Wood manju form base with kagamibuta lid of three materials. The subject matter of this piece is of a highly confusing nature. The figure with the steam issuing from his mouth could be the Chinese monk who insulted ht emporer by blowing wine out of his mouth in the direction of a house that was on fire. The lower figure does not really appear to be male, however. Some monks were thought to be able to vaporize their souls, but the context here is incorrect for that theme.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7607, described as netsuke: kagami-buta form depicting man's head. He has curly beard and moustache, and earring in left ear. Daruma.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7790, described as Netsuke: kagami-buta form. Noble man, wearng robes and playing flute. Wears two swords. Made of ivory and metal.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7945, described as netsuke: kagami-buta form. man offering sword to God of waves. God seated in stylized wave pattern. 5.8 cm. dia. Casing is cracked
Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7534, described as netsuke: kagami-buta form. moon, and bird flying over a house.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7620, described as Kagami-buta netsuke: all metal, with inlaid silver design, and, on the cover, depiction of a man seated, watching the flight of a bird over a swamp.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-7641, described as Netsuke: Kagami-buta form. huge head of Buddha with two men on his shoulder, one reaching down to help the other up.

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