Inro: two Tengu fighting in a wrestler’s ring
Inro: two Tengu fighting in a wrestler’s ring
Artist
Bunshin
(Japanese)
Date19th century
Dimensions3 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (8.6 x 6 cm)
Mediumlacquer
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee
Object number
1948.142C
Not on View
DescriptionFront: two Tengu fighting in a wrestler’s ring.
Back: wrestler’s ritual fans and stand.
Lacquer with carved wood, mother-of-pearl, and metal inlays; Interiors: nashiji.
early 19th century
19th century
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