Shōjō, the Sea Sprite, in Sake Bowl by Ryūkōsai Jugyoku II | saved.works

Shōjō, the Sea Sprite, in Sake Bowl

Ryūkōsai Jugyoku II

Japan, mid-19th century

Ivory with staining, sumi, seal paste cinnabar pigment

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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A carved ivory figure of a young person with red hair is curled inside a shallow bowl, possibly a sake bowl. The figure wears patterned clothing and appears to be interacting with the inside of the bowl. Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.249.183)

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figure bowl hair asymmetrical balance curvilinear forms shallow space eye-level view person ivory carving traditional clothing ivory white

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