

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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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