獏木彫根付, Crouching Baku (Mythical Creature), Sadatake, 18th century

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獏木彫根付, Crouching Baku (Mythical Creature), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 in. ( cm); W. 2 1/4 in. ( cm); D. 1 1/2 in. ( cm), Netsuke, Sadatake (Japanese, active 18th century), The baku is a mythical creature known to devour dreams and nightmares. It has the trunk of an elephant, the tail of an ox and the paws of a tiger. This rare example is carved in wood and decorated with lacquer

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Size: 3800px × 2533px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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