Originally used in Japan to secure objects carried by Japanese gentlemen to their obi (sash), netsuke became a way to show a man?s taste and wealth as the merchant class prospered in the 18th century. Marsha Vargas Handley, International Netsuke Society President, gives a brief history of netsuke and sagemono.
Admission: $8.00 for students, $12.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
Location:
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Thursday, April 26 - 1:00 PM
For more information please visit www.sdmart.org
Admission: $8.00 for students, $12.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members
Location:
San Diego Museum of Art
1450 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Thursday, April 26 - 1:00 PM
For more information please visit www.sdmart.org
