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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