Netsuke: Niô and Benten
Netsuke: Niô and Benten
Place of OriginJapan
Datemid 19th century
Mediumbowl: stag antler
plate: copper, gold, and shibuichi
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2013.90
Not on View
DescriptionBowl: carved seashells. Plate: Niô (temple protector) and Benten.
mid 19th century
mid 19th century
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
19th century
about 1850
mid 19th century
19th century
mid 19th century
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