Netsuke of Figure of Daikoku with a Rat on His Mallet
A carved, small figurine depicting Daikoku, a rotund man with a large head, wearing a traditional Japanese hat and robe with ornate designs. He has a thick mustache and beard and holds a mallet with one hand while resting the handle on his shoulder. A rat sits on the head of the mallet. The figurine appears to be made from ivory or a similar material.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Ivory
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 416 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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