麒麟判子牙彫根付|Kirin (Mythical Chimera) Standing on a Seal

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second half 18th century–first half 19th century · Ivory · Asian Art

The world of Japanese legends is represented by the kirin, a revered beast that appears as herald of a golden age, and by the two tengu, demon-like creatures with human and avian characteristics, carrying a package on the pole-like nose of one of them.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 18th century–first half 19th century

Medium

Ivory

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891