猪花草木彫根付|Boar and Grasses

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second half of the 19th century · Wood · Asian Art

The boar, the twelfth sign of the zodiac, is thought to possess reckless courage. Here, however, his closed eyes give him the appearance of a most sympathetic and defenseless creature, sleeping hidden by autumn grasses.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half of the 19th century

Medium

Wood

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

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