

Netsuke of Woman with a Demon
Round, flat object made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The object has a circular hole in the center. An etched design depicts a woman with long hair and a flowing garment. The woman appears to be interacting with a demon, which has horns and pointed features. The demon is positioned behind and above the woman. The woman's right arm is raised. The background of the image is gray. The object casts a shadow on the background. The artwork style appears to be traditional Japanese. The object is likely a netsuke. The title of the artwork is "Woman with a Demon". The artist is not visually identified in the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Carved ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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