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Netsuke of the Demon of Rashomon Gate
Netsuke of the Demon of Rashomon Gate
Netsuke of the Demon of Rashomon Gate

Netsuke of the Demon of Rashomon Gate

Artist (Japanese, b. 1936)
Datec.1980
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: boxwood; ebony; gold; silver; horn; glass;
DimensionsOverall: 6.8 x 4 x 3.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.077
DescriptionFigure of Demon of Rashamon Gate in flowing robes, clutching a black arm with silver finger nails and a gold band at the wrist (fleeing Watanabe no Tsuna's mansion). Demon's robe is patterned with carved leaves and black inlaid berries (?). Demon has yellow glass (?) eyes with gold centres.
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