

Netsuke of Vajra (Sanko)
Dark brown netsuke in the shape of Vajra, also known as Sanko. The object has a central handle with intricate designs and two prongs at each end, each prong having two points. The handle features ornate patterns and is thicker in the middle, tapering towards the prongs. The prongs are symmetrical, with the left and right sides being mirror images. The background is a plain gray surface. The artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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