Netsuke depicting Raijin the Thundergod
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: wood; lacquer
DimensionsOverall: 3.4 x 9 x 5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGiven im Memory of John P. Nind by his Wife & Daughter
Object number1974.149.001
DescriptionLarge but very light carving of Raijin the Thundergod. Brown lacquer has been sanded off leaving the high spots of the carving producing white paint underneath & a lighter brown (natural wood) contrast to the deeper crevices. Two converging holes in back.Status
Not on view
1960's - 1980's
Masatomo
1300 c - 1400 c