Sashi Netsuke: Nio, Protector of Buddhist Temples
2005.11.0009
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Sashi Netsuke: Nio, Protector of Buddhist Temples (2005.11.0009) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Edo Period, 18th Century |
| Culture | Japanese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 13 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 3 cm |
| Weight | 47 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Boxwood, Plant--Wood, Animal--Tooth--Ivory?, Animal--Horn |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | "A very rare Japanese boxwood Sashi netsuke of a Nio, late Edo period, 18th century, 5”H. A Sashi netsuke is elongated. Unlike standard netsuke, which were used as toggles, the Sashi netsuke were worn thrust deep into the obi (for support). Nio is the Japanese word for the deities who appear at the gates of Buddhist temples, where they stand guard. Nio are protectors who are represented as warriors. Their attributes can include vajras (clubs) which are used to scare off those who may do harm. These muscular figures have been produced in various decorative and fine art since the Nara period." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 8/31/2005 |
| Comparanda | Sotheby’s London, Sale LO4752, 6/9/2004, lot 1130, Sashi netsuke of a Daruma, 18th c., 3 3/4”H. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |