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Konoha tengu

Netsuke, unsigned1850/1900

Bristol Museums

Bristol Museums
United Kingdom

Tengu (‘sky-dogs’) are legendary creatures with features of both humans and birds.
This netsuke is of the konoha (leafy) tengu, which has more human features but an extra-long nose. The karasu (crow) tengu on the other hand is more bird than human, with the beak, claws and wings of a bird.

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  • Title: Konoha tengu
  • Creator: Netsuke, unsigned
  • Date Created: 1850/1900
  • Physical Dimensions: h 3.9 cm
  • Type: Netsuke
  • Rights: ©Bristol Museums, Galleries and Archives
  • Medium: Walrus tooth
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