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Dragon

Maker (Japanese)
Date19th century
MediumCarved wood; inlaid glass
Dimensions1 3/8 x 1 1/8 inches (3.5 x 2.8 cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Nihon
  • Costume
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carved wood
  • Carving
  • Inlaid glass
  • Inlay
  • Animals
  • Astrology
  • Dragons
  • Fortune
  • Mythological creatures
  • Zodiac symbols
  • Japanese
Object number99.089.013
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