Ghost Oiwa and Posthumous Name Tablet

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Ghost Oiwa and Posthumous Name Tablet

Alternate Title: 板塔婆を持つお岩

Japan, late 19th century
Costumes; Accessories
Ivory with dark staining, sumi
2 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (6.0 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm)
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.249.33)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Goodall, Hollis, Virginia G. Atchley, Neil K. Davey, Christine Drosse, Sebastian Izzard, Odile Madden, and Robert T. Singer. The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke:  A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chicago: Art Media Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2003.