Kogai with Long-legged Creature ("Ashinaga"). Japan, 2nd half 18th century-1st half 19th century (late Edo). Hamano Masanobu (Japanese, born 1773). Gold. L: 5 in. (12.7 cm). 51.1204.3; Acquired by Henry Walters. The Walters Art Museum.

Long-legged creatures called "ashinaga" supposedly lived on an island near Japan. They often socialized with long-armed creatures called "tenaga." The tenaga would sit on the ashinaga's shoulders to reach fruit on trees for them both to eat. This is part of a mounted set.

Provenance: Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.