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Motifs and Symbols: Animals
Netsuke of a Tiger, 1750 - 1850. Museum no. A.939-1910
Netsuke of a Tiger, 1750 - 1850. Museum no. A.939-1910
Netsuke
Japan
c. 1750 - 1850
Wood, mother-of-pearl
Museum no. A.939-1910
Netsuke (toggle) in the shape of a tiger with mother-of-pearl green eyes, its mouth open as if growling. The tiger motif denotes courage, and is an attribute of warrior heroes.
