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: Manju netsuke - The Goddess Benten, riding a dragon


Manju netsuke - The Goddess Benten, riding a dragon

Ozaki Kokusai (active late 19th century), maker - Manju netsuke depicting The Goddess Benten, riding a dragon and holding a ruyi sceptre in her hand. Reverse, clouds and pine - place of creation: Japan - 1860 - 1900 - Acquired

Picture No
13541681
Media ID
44504948
Size
3744px x 5616px (2.2MB)
Credit
© Ashmolean Museum / Mary Evans
Source
walrus ivory, with carved and stained decoration
Date
1860 - 1900

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Acquired Ashmolean Benten Kokusai Manju Netsuke Ozaki Sceptre Walrus


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