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Ivory netsuke, Japan, 1871-1900
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Ivory netsuke, Japan, 1871-1900
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A doctor is feeling the pulse of his female patient in this small ivory netsuke. Netsuke are toggle-like ornaments used to hang objects, such as medicine boxes or tobacco pouches, from the sash of a kimono – a traditional form of Japanese dress.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Japanese medicine, the pulse is believed to be an indication of how strong or weak the energy force, known as qi, is within the body.

maker: Chikaaki

Place made: Japan

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Keywords: traditional chinese medicine; Pulse; netsuke

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A645063
  • Photo number: L0058726
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