Okimono: Oni on a Lotus Leaf Raft
Late 19th century
Physical Qualities
Ivory, 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. (3.2 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Maria Lovell Eaton and Mrs. Charles R. Weld, from the Estate of Mary M. Eaton
Object Number
1928.14.59
The Japanese recognize many types of non-human beings,
including demons or oni. Recognizable by their short horns,
oni are not entirely malevolent. This oni is floating on a lotus raft.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1928; Maria Lovell Eaton and Mrs. Charles R. Weld; the Estate of Mary M. Eaton
Frances Klapthor, BMA, "The Poetic Imagery of Japanese Art," February 22-August 8, 2010. (Levy Rotation)
