Netsuke "Penguin Mother and Baby" 根付「ペンギン」

英語の後に日本語が続きます。

This 4 cm sculpture is a netsuke titled 'Penguin Mother and Young,' on show at the Tokyo National Museum this March. It was carved from ivory by Sawako Yorikane. A netsuke is a small carved ornament—traditionally made of ivory or wood—worn with Japanese traditional dress as a toggle to hang items from a kimono sash (Source: Lexico).

It's been so hot and humid recently in Japan. The temperature for the last couple of days has been over 35°C (95°F) in Tokyo. And that's just the air temperature. With humidity at 70%, the apparent temperature is over 40°C (104°F), which sometimes makes me feel suffocated while walking, even in the early morning.

That's why I've chosen this netsuke today. Does it make you feel cool? Or does the mother and baby netsuke make you feel warm? 😊 If you love netsuke, check out 'A List of Netsuke' to see 40 beautiful pieces!

"Penguin Mother and Young," Sawako Yorikane, ivory「ペンギン」寄金佐和子 象牙

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東京国立博物館の「ペンギン」です。寄金佐和子作、象牙製です。

暑いですね！！東京も今日は35度を超えるそうです。蒸し蒸ししていて朝歩いているときも時々息苦しく感じます。なので今日はこの根付を選んだのですが、少しは涼しく感じましたか。それともほっこり温かくなりましたか😊？

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