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Netsuke: A Nio and Raijin the Thunder God sharing a Cup of Sake
Netsuke: A Nio and Raijin the Thunder God sharing a Cup of Sake
Netsuke: A Nio and Raijin the Thunder God sharing a Cup of Sake

Netsuke: A Nio and Raijin the Thunder God sharing a Cup of Sake

Artist (Japanese, 1804 - 1876)
Datec.1855
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: boxwood
DimensionsOverall: 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.4 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman
Object number2007.016.041
DescriptionA Nio (guardian king) and Raijin the Thunder God share a cup of sake. Raijin holds a sake keg in his hand while the Nio as a cup.
Status
Not on view