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Benkei wrestling with a giant carp

Benkei wrestling with a giant carp

Collections record: O.1-1904

Flat rectangular nesuke decorated with Benkei wrestling with a giant carp

Benkei was a warrior monk, with unusual physical strength and courage. He is shown here as a young boy Bequeathed by Frank McClean

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