

Tengu Hatching from an Egg
Red figurine with black details, depicting Tengu hatching from an egg. The figurine is made of a smooth material, possibly wood or stone, and features intricate carvings. The Tengu has large eyes, a beak-like nose, and wings on its back. The egg is cracked open, with the Tengu emerging from it. The figurine is oval-shaped and has a small size. The background is a gradient of gray, with the figurine casting a shadow. Numbers are carved into the side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Wood with red lacquer
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 450 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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