Menuki: Oni
Menuki: Oni
Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
DimensionsH: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
MediumCopper, gold, and shakudo (alloy of copper and gold), and silver.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Noah H. Swayne
Object number
1925.93
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DescriptionSubject: Oni playing a shovel as a musical instrument
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
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