Zodiac Netsuke postcard pack

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The twelve zodiac animals—rat, ox, tiger, hare (rabbit), dragon, snake, horse, goat (sheep), monkey, rooster, dog, and boar (pig)— represent the twelve-year cycles in Asia. Celebrating the New Year, Zodiac Netsuke: Animals of the Japanese Zodiac in Miniature highlights Japanese netsuke from the Chester Beatty Collections carved in the shape of these twelve zodiac animals.

This pack features 2 colour postcards. Each one featuring an artwork from Zodiac Netsuke.

Each pack contains 2 postcards, 1 each of 2 designs. Postcard size 15 x 10.5 cm.

 

Details

  • Dimensions: Card 15 x 10.5 cm
  • Weight: 7 g
  • Image details: postcard 1: Netsuke in shape of puppy, CBL J 0027, Netsuke in shape of monkey, CBL J 0066, Netsuke in shape of goat (sheep), CBL J 0058. postcard 2: Poetry contest of zodiac animals, CBL J 1154.2 (detail)
  • Material: Card