A lion dancer whose lion’s head can actually open and shut its mouth
Ivory carving Netsuke, a Lion Dancer Meiji period/19th-20th centuries Casal Collection
This netsuke of carved ivory was made in the Meiji era (1868–1912). It depicts a lion dancer, the lion being associated with the coming of spring, the first season of the new year according to the lunar calendar. The mouth of the lion’s head actually opens and closes, making this netsuke an ingenious little toy. The Casal Collection is a large collection of over 4,000 craft items, including such accessories as netsuke, furnishings, writing materials, and dining implements. The collection is noteworthy in that it was assembled by a foreigner in Japan and yet remained in Japan.
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| The Power of Osaka | The Power of the City |
| Storage Facilities | Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts |
| Category | High resolution |
