Okimono: Toad
1999.13.0008
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Okimono: Toad (1999.13.0008) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Signed Masanao. Masanao Ise-Yamada renowned netsuke shi, who also produced okimono. |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Early Meiji Period (1868-1912), 19th century |
| Culture | Japanese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 15.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 6.2 cm |
| Weight | 131 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Plant--Boxwood, Plant--Wood |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Inlaying |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/2) -Base. Moderate Reddish Brown (10R 3/6) -Mouth. Strong Yellowish Brown (7.5YR 5/8) -Side. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | "A Japanese boxwood okimono of a toad with inlaid eyes, 6" L, signed Masanao. Masanao Ise-Yamada was a renowned netsuke maker, who also produced okimono. The okimono being rarer than the netsuke. He is know for his carving of toads, tigers and other animals) The toad is found in decorative arts including okimono and netsuke. The toad is credited with magic powers." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 10/23/1999 |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |