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Minkō School
I no Hayata Killing the Nuelate 18th-early 19th century

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Small carved wood netsuke of a crouching figure in armor wrestling a large beast, with polished warm-brown surface and finely detailed relief carving

Minkō School, I no Hayata Killing the Nue, late 18th-early 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Minkō School
Title
I no Hayata Killing the Nue
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
late 18th-early 19th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Wood with inlays
Dimensions
Height: 1 5/8 in. (4.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead
Accession Number
M.59.35.8
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art