Okimono: Young Boy Holding a Volleyball
2006.12.0003
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Okimono: Young Boy Holding a Volleyball (2006.12.0003) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Masakazu |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Late Meiji Period (1868-1912), 1900 |
Culture | Japanese |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Height) | 28 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 16 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 10 cm |
Weight | 472 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Plant--Wood |
Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
Munsell Color Information | N/A |
Research Remarks
Published Description | N/A |
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Description | "A very rare Japanese bamboo okimono of a young boy holding a volleyball. He is carved in a stride to show the motion of serving the volleyball which is intricately carved including lacing. He is wearing a western style cap (similar to a western baseball team hat), a happi coat and Japanese thongs, 11 1/4” h, signed Masakazu. Dating is late Meiji period, circa 1900. The carving is unusual in subject. Volleyball was invented in 1895, during the time that Japan was becoming westernized. Masakazu (1868-1911) was an important carver of okimono and netsuke. He lived in Ise and studied carving with Masanao. His works are highly collectible and sought after." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 08/29/2006 |
Comparanda | Christies, United Kingdom, 12/15/2005, Japanese Works of Art, lot #5, sale #5568; A Japanese ivory okimono of a small boy, 19th century, unhappy expression, wearing oversized sandals, 5”h. (12.7cm). |
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 |