Crouching Baku (Mythical Creature)
Sadatake Japanese
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The baku is a mythical creature known to devour dreams and nightmares. It has the trunk of an elephant, the tail of an ox and the paws of a tiger. This rare example is carved in wood and decorated with lacquer.
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