netsuke, unknown maker from Japan

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netsuke
netsuke
netsuke
1800s
netsuke , 1800s
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: ivory
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.0357
Not on display
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Archive Label 2003: This netsuke is carved in the shape of a demon striking hyoshigi together. Hyoshigi are wooden sticks that were struck together by neighborhood volunteers while they called out to remind people to put out their fires before going to bed. Mischievous demons were often depicted in human guise for humorous effect.