Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares

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Baku: Monster that Eats Nightmares

Alternate Title: 獏

Japan, 18th century
Costumes; Accessories
Ivory with staining, sumi (ink), and traces of red pigment
3 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/16 in. (9.5 x 4.1 x 3.0 cm)
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (AC1998.249.63)
Japanese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

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