Okimono: Dragon, Stand

2010.03.0007B

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Artifact Identification Okimono: Dragon, Stand   (2010.03.0007B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
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Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date MMeiji Period (1868-1912), 19th century
Culture Japanese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 55.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 21 cm
Dimension 3 (Height) 17.4 cm
Weight 1506 g
Measuring Remarks Third dimension is height of pole.
Materials Plant--Ebony, Plant--Wood, Stone--Jade, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Riveting
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Bonhams, London, sale #16867, November 5, 2009, lot #95. A fully articulated boxwood okimono of a dragon, Meiji period, the body intricately carved with scales and dorsal spines wiht a well carved head, legs and claws; its jaw movable with a protruding tongue, the eyes inlaid in mother of pearl with black pupils, unsigned.

Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Fred A. Freund Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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