Netsuke depicting Namazu (Earthquake Fish)

19th–20th century

Caption

Netsuke depicting Namazu (Earthquake Fish), 19th–20th century. Wood, 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 80.255.24.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Netsuke depicting Namazu (Earthquake Fish)

Date

19th–20th century

Period

Edo Period to Showa Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Wood

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

80.255.24

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