Netsuke

Unknown artist

Date: 18th century

Medium: Wood

Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)

Classification: Netsuke

Culture: Japan

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Themes: Demons

Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910

Date range

1700 – 1799

Largest dimension

5.4 cm

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