Shrine horse (shimme or kami koma)

19th century

Japanese

Wood, papier mache, chalk, glass, silk, paper, bronze, brass, lacquered wood, mother of pearl inlay and horse hair

21 3/4 in. (55.25 cm)

L.: 28 1/2 in.

Gift of Marvel, Suzanne and Philip Stewart, Jr. in memory of Philip Alan Stewart, Sr.

94.20

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Yo No Bi: The Beauty Of Japanese Folk Art", June 16 - September 18, 1983. (06/16/1983 - 09/18/1983)

Seattle, Washington, Art Museum, "Views from a Paper Window: Art of the Edo and Meiji Periods", September 22 - November 11, 1992. (09/22/1992 - 11/22/1992)

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