Netsuke - peonies and the moon NetsukeJapanc. 1750 - 1850Carved ivory, silver, goldMuseum no. W.242:2-1922  vam.ac.uk Netsuke (toggle) with a depiction of the moon seen through peonies.  The peony symbolises marriage, fertility, spring, glory, riches and gaiety. The moon symbolises masculinity, the god Tsukiyomi, born of the right eye of Izanagi. In  Buddhist philosophy, the moon represents  serenity, peace and beauty. The full and new moons are  times of strength and spiritual power.

Netsuke - peonies and the moon

Netsuke
Japan
c. 1750 - 1850
Carved ivory, silver, gold
Museum no. W.242:2-1922  vam.ac.uk

Netsuke (toggle) with a depiction of the moon seen through peonies.  The peony symbolises marriage, fertility, spring, glory, riches and gaiety. The moon symbolises masculinity, the god Tsukiyomi, born of the right eye of Izanagi. In  Buddhist philosophy, the moon represents  serenity, peace and beauty. The full and new moons are  times of strength and spiritual power.

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    beautifull carving…...Tsukiyomi? I didn’t know that, now that explains a lot
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