M0004078: Netsuke of spirit of departed priest in form of skeleton, Japan

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Photograph of a Netsuke of the spirit of departed priest in the form of a skeleton. The priest's spirit can be seen praying to Buddha, kneeling infront of a Mokugyo (temple drum) with clapper in hand. Netsuke are ornaments worn with a Kimono. The Netsuke is tied a silk bag hidden behind the sash for belongings. They were especially popular during the Tokugawa period (1603–1868) and are seen by many as fine works of miniature art. This Netsuke is from Doctor Hermann Gunther's collection of Netsuke. The original object can be found at the History of Science Museum under the inventory number <a href="https://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/collections/imu-search-page/record-details/?TitInventoryNo=39679&querytype=field&thumbnails=on&irn=4806" rel="nofollow">39679</a>

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M0004078: Netsuke of spirit of departed priest in form of skeleton, Japan

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