About this work
From sacred beings to loving companions, animals in Asian art can evoke devotional worship and symbolise wisdom and power, as well as attract good and bad fortune. Illustrating the significance of the natural world in everyday life, these works present the diversity of fauna and their associated meaning for different cultures in Asia.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2089-D1A
Department
Asian Art
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