Dublin Core
Title
Carved wooden figure
Identifier
ABDUA:56908
Subject
Religious item
Description
Carved wooden figure of the 'Shinto' Religion. Japenese work, depicting a Genius holding a Demon with a 'Keu' sword and sheath with glass eyes. The work is carved in soft wood and covered by a coat of glued rice paper with details and colours. A brass or copper loop present to attach the scabbard to the body. The base has two blocks of lead to give the impression of a heavy precious wood carving (N.B No lead present, base is painted wooden block.)
Source
wood, rice paper, pigments, brass
Publisher
Harvey, Wilkes Mrs
Date
Late Edo
Format
L: 620mm (including base), object L:590mm, W:330mm (max)
Coverage
Asia, Japan