Sleeping Cat Carving,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Sleeping Cat Carving,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Nemurineko (sleeping cat) is the most famous carving on the buildings of Nikko Toshogu. Said to have been made by Hidari Jingoro, it is seen on the eastern gallery at the entrance to the stone stairs leading to the inner shrine. Playing sparrows are carved on the reverse side.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐74‐0]

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