Figure of Goddess Okame

Small carved wooden figure

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Small carved wooden figure
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Small carved wooden figure, probably of Okame the goddess who tempted the sun goddess by her antics, probably used as a netsuke, Japanese, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A68133
Materials:
complete and wood
Measurements:
remaining: 131 mm x 50 mm x 38 mm,
type:
statue and netsuke
credit:
Glendining