Tanuki in a Lotus Leaf

18th century
Not on view
In Japanese folklore, the tanuki is a mischievous master of disguise and shape shifting. Here it has enveloped himself in a lotus leaf as a priestly disguise.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tanuki in a Lotus Leaf
  • Artist: Matsuda Sukenaga (Japanese, 1800–1871)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Wood
  • Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
  • Classification: Netsuke
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1910
  • Object Number: 10.211.2098
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

More Artwork

Research Resources

The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.

To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.

Feedback

We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.