Figure in form of Gama Sennin

Wooden figure

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Wooden figure
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Wooden figure, in form of Gama Sennin wearing a leaf skirt around neck and waist, holding staff, with toad on back of neck, Japanese, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641183
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 62 mm x 20 mm x 22 mm, .005kg
type:
netsuke
credit:
Glendining