JAPANESE
Sword guard with the god of thunder Raijin
(Raijin zu tsuba 雷神図鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, gilt, copper

Measurements
0.4 × 8.1 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
2195-D3

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Running demon beating semi-circle of drums, in spiralling clouds.