Minogame turtle water dropper

19th century

Japanese

Thought to be able to live up to 10,000 years, minogame is an auspicious symbol of longevity.

Porcelain with glaze

Overall h.: 2 1/8 in.

Overall w.: 4 1/2 in.

Overall d.: 2 7/8 in.

Bequest of Frank D. Stout

98.47.17

Now on view at the Seattle Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Flights of Fancy: Natural and Supernatural Images In Japanese Art, Dec. 9, 1998 - Aug. 1, 1999.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Deities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art, Oct. 20, 2022 - ongoing.

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