M0004146EA: Netsuke of a blind musician holding a shamisen / M0004146EB: Netsuke of masseur massaging left arm of a man

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Photograph of two wooden netsuke. One is of a blind musician holding part of a <i>shamisen</i> (musical instrument) upright. The handle is detached and is at his side. The other is of a masseur massaging the left arm of a man. This netsuke is signed by Tsuhan Minko. Netsuke are ornaments worn with a Kimono. The Netsuke is tied a silk bag hidden behind the sash for belongings. They were especially popular during the Tokugawa period (1603–1868) and are seen by many as fine works of miniature art. These Netsuke are from Doctor Hermann Gunther's collection of Netsuke, now held by the History of Science Museum, Oxford

M0004146EA: Netsuke of a blind musician holding a shamisen / M0004146EB: Netsuke of masseur massaging left arm of a man

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