

Netsuke of Kiohime on the Bell
The object is a small sculpture of a creature sitting on a large bell. The figure on top is a mythical creature with a large mouth full of teeth and bulging eyes. Two curved horns protrude from its forehead. The creature sits on top of a large bell with its legs tucked under its body. The bell has a rope-like design around the middle and etchings on the bottom half. The sculpture appears to be made of ivory or bone. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the sculpture is "Kiohime on the Bell" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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