"An Ivory Netsuke Depicting Kadori Myojin Attempting To Subdue Namazu"
A large ivory netsuke depicting Kadori Myojin, carved with almost caricatural features, seated on the tail of Namazu.
According to Japanese legend, Namazu is a giant catfish that lives beneath the islands and causes earthquakes whenever it moves. To try to immobilize it, Kadori Myojin uses a large hyōtan (a hollow gourd used as a container).
Himotoshi under the base.
Period: Meiji period, late 19th century
Dimensions: 4 × 4 × 2.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition
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