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Oni (demon) emerging from hollow tree shrine with Shinto priest

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Oni (demon) emerging from hollow tree shrine with Shinto priest

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1875-1900

MaterialsIvory with detail staining

DimensionsH. 5.9 cm x L. 3.5 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB70Y789

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

On View

On view

Location

Gallery Location Gallery 27

SignedSigned "Masatomo"

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