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Long-legged Ashinaga with Long-armed Tenaga Reaching for an Octopus
Long-legged Ashinaga with Long-armed Tenaga Reaching for an Octopus
Long-legged Ashinaga with Long-armed Tenaga Reaching for an Octopus

Long-legged Ashinaga with Long-armed Tenaga Reaching for an Octopus

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; jade; coral; mother-of-pearl
DimensionsOverall (width is approximate): 14 x 5 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Hae Ran Dale
Object number2003.006.004
DescriptionStanding male figure clothed in a skirt holds a smaller figure over his shoulder who reaches down with very long arms to an octopus at their feet. Figures are inlaid in the necklace and skirt of the standing figure and headband and skirt of the smaller figure. There is incised patterning on the clothing.
Status
Not on view
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