"An Ivory Netsuke Depicting A Monkey Riding Namazu"
Ivory netsuke depicting a monkey skillfully grasping and riding the legendary earthquake fish Namazu, an imposing catfish-like creature with an eel-like body, which was believed to cause earthquakes with its movement.The famous Kadori Myojin is represented by a monkey. She takes on the role of guardian, keeping the Namazu under close control to prevent the potential triggering of a catastrophic earthquake.
This netsuke is signed under the Masakazu base.
Origin: Japan
Period: Edo 19th century.
Dimensions: 1.5 x 5.8 x 2.1 cm.
State of conservation: Very good
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