Netsuke of the Demon of Rashomon Gate

Artist Seiho (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.

Status

Not on view