DepartmentAsia
“Umibozu” (“sea monk,” also 海禍黒波: black wave).
NameNetsuke
CultureJapanese
Date2023
Place madeHakodate, Hokkaido, JAPAN, East Asia, ASIA
MediumEzo antler (sika deer), black water buffalo horn
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2023.16.1a-d
ProvenancePurchased from Hanakagesho gallery, which represents the artist, directly
DescriptionNetsuke (miniature sculpture or toggle that hangs on a specific cord) of Umibozu, a giant black gelatinous-like sea ghost or monster looking down at a tiny white rowboat in the sea, which is carved from antler, so it is a patina yellow color. Netsuke has its traditional japanese box and inner protective silk bag.
