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Namazu (Earthquake Fish)

Artist
Lamb, Nick

Artist Dates
1948 --

Nationality
Eng/USA

Materials
Snakewood

Dimensions
3.4 in.

Commentary
The namazu is the "earthquake fish", a giant catfish; according to legend earthquakes are caused by the movements of this giant catfish living under the islands of Japan.

	Artist	Lamb, Nick
	Artist Dates	1948 --
	Nationality	Eng/USA
	Materials	Snakewood
	Dimensions	3.4 in.
	Commentary	The namazu is the "earthquake fish", a giant catfish; according to legend earthquakes are caused by the movements of this giant catfish living under the islands of Japan.