Antique Japanese Wood Netsuke
Shinto Priest
Eji Cleaning Mokugyo
Signature: Hei. Circa: 19th Century
H 1.75in.(4.5cm), W 1.25in.(3cm), D 0.75 in.(2cm)
Condition: Very Good!

A courteous reminder to be ever alert and aware, this netsuke, carved of fruitwood and with a beautiful tonal age patina ranging from sienna to deep umber, depicts a Shinto priest scrubbing a mokugyo, a fish head-shaped drum used in meditation, chanting and rituals. The mokugyo is made in the shape of a fish because fish keep their eyes open at all times. As such it has become a symbol for attentiveness, (or the lack of it if the practitioner is seen using it as a pillow,) therefore the caution to keep the mind fresh and alert, clear and acute as a well-polished mokugyo.

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