Netsuke, carved and stained ivry in the form of the Gods of Wind and Thunder, signed Shogetsu, Japan, ca. 1800 - 1850.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1800-1850
This carved and stained ivory netsuke is in the form of two figures in the clouds, Raijin and Fujin (Gods of Wind and Thunder). The God of Wind holds a bag which emits wind, while a large drum is strapped to his back, which is struck with drumsticks by the the God of Thunder.
These gods entered the repertoire of popular Japanese mythology from at least the 14th century. The God of Wind is usually portrayed with a bag of wind, while the God of Thunder is shown with one or more drums with which to make the noise of a thunderstorm. From the 18th century onwards, netsuke were increasingly signed with the artist’s name. This example is signed Shogetsu.
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height 4.29 cm
- Materials and techniques
- Carved and stained ivory
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Japan
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O90648
- Museum object number
- A.741-1910
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
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