Antler
92-1-50B
From: Japan (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 92-1-50B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Japanese | Buddhist |
Provenience | Japan (uncertain) |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Wood |
Description | Two carved wooden deer antlers coated with black lacquer. The surface is textured and matte in imitation of real antler. Probably fragments detached from a sculptural deer icon or samurai armor/helmet; bases are cut to fit tenons. |
Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1992 |
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