God of Thunder, 17th - 19th century
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Wood with polychrome and inlaid glass; metalexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fund; purchase from the collection of Elizabeth and Willard Clarkexpand_more 2013.31.53a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
Eyes raised, mouth agape, and with legs and arms sprawled out in front of him, the God of Thunder falls backward onto his behind in surprise. The God of Thunder, known as raijin, is usually represented as a horned demon-like figure wearing a tiger-skin loincloth. He carries a set of drums on his back, which he strikes with a stick to make the booming sound of thunder. He is often paired with the God of Wind, fūjin, who carries a bag of wind instead of drums.
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- Title
- God of Thunder
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.31.53a,b
- Curator Approved
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