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Source Description
Netsuke were functional fashion accessories for wealthy Japanese men, who wore kimonos that had no pockets. Netsuke were created in a wide variety of materials and portrayed equally diverse subject matter such as those represented in this case. Often humorously designed and always meticulously carved, netsuke were miniature sculptures that were appreciated then and now for their craftsmanship and playfulness.
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Document identity
localId
36961
label
Netsuke in Form of Skull and Toad
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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2
Source metadata
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36961
sourceUrl
contentType
object
stage
normalized
title
Netsuke in Form of Skull and Toad
description
Netsuke were functional fashion accessories for wealthy Japanese men, who wore kimonos that had no pockets. Netsuke were created in a wide variety of materials and portrayed equally diverse subject matter such as those represented in this case. Often humorously designed and always meticulously carved, netsuke were miniature sculptures that were appreciated then and now for their craftsmanship and playfulness.
provenance
Acquired by Henry Walters, Baltimore; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
date
early-mid 19th century
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
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netsuke
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2
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2
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import
dimensions
units
cm
width
3.6
height
7
depth
4.2
dimensionsRaw
H: 1 7/16 × W: 2 3/4 × D: 1 5/8 in. (3.6 × 7 × 4.2 cm)
Source extras
cul
Japanese
inscriptions
[Signature] Mitsuhiro saku
med
ivory (walrus) and ink
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5394
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JPK
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none
Page inventory
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1
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photo
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1a102c1c84a86549
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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no