Netsuke: Seated Kaminari

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Netsuke: Seated Kaminari

Artist Gyokuyosai (1781-1868)

Place of OriginJapan

Date1781-1868

Mediumivory with inlays

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2013.134

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DescriptionSeated Kaminari (god of thunder playing his drum)- Oni mask.

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