Box with Design of Benkei and a Bell, Shibata Zeshin, 1862

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Box with Design of Benkei and a Bell, Edo period (1615–1868), 1862, Japan, Mokume-nuri, gold, silver, red, black lacquer, takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, H. 2 1/2 in. ( cm); W. 6 in. ( cm); D. 4 1/2 in. ( cm), Lacquer, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891), Ikeda Taishin (Japanese, 1825–1903), Musashibō Benkei (d. 1189), a historical figure known for phenomenal strength, can be identified here by the temple bell in his right hand and the Japanese halberd—one of the seven weapons with which he is associated—in his left

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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