Kappa
Artist: Michael Birch (English, 1926 - 2008)
Date: late 20th century
Dimensions:
6 × 1 1/2 in. (15.2 × 3.8 cm)
Medium: Staghorn antler, with mollusk pearl eyes
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Daniel and Fala Powers
Object number: 2019.40
DescriptionSashi Netsuke of a Kappa, the Water Goblin, with mollusk pearl eyes having drawn glass irises on elongated green tinted body to simulate both the turtle carapace and the skin of a cucumber, both of which the Kappa is fond.
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