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Young Priest Asleep on a Mokugyo (Wooden Bell)

Date19th century
MediumCarved boxwood
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/2 inches (3.8 × 3.8 cm)
CultureJapan
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineMemorial gift from the Estate of Charles W. Hay, Class of 1925
Terms
  • Costume
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carved boxwood
  • Beads
  • Bells
  • Buddhism
  • Clergy
  • Faith
  • Monks
  • Music
  • Musical instruments
  • Praying
  • Priests
  • Religion
  • Rosaries
  • Sleep
  • Sleeping
  • Japanese
Object number73.005.151
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