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Katakui
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Shoulder ornament - Wood - Dragon - KATAKUI - Japan - 18th century
Very good condition, see description - 27×18×23 cm
KATAKUI
ca. 1780
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Shoulder cushion carved and painted from wood, depicting the head of an animal, a dragon.
This head is divided so that the dancer can slide their arm through the dragon's mouth and tie it to their shoulder.
Part of the Bagaku court dance
Heian period
KATAKUI = biting the shoulder
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ConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height27 cmWidth15 cmDepth23 cm
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Tervuren, BelgiumOn Whoppah since February 2026 • 0 sales