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Netsuke: O.264-2008

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Current Location: In storage

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netsuke

Maker(s)

Carver: Unknown

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Description

Ivory, Ono No Tofu in his ceremonial garments wearing Geta (wooden clog) standing and holding his umbrella in his right hand and a folding fan in his left hand. A large frog is sitting next to his right foot. The eyes of frog are inlaid with horn.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr. Roy Hull

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by Hull, Roy, Dr

Dating

19th Century, Late
1870 CE - 1900 CE

Materials used in production

Ivory

Techniques used in production

Carving

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.264-2008
Primary reference Number: 190367

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 21 November 2012 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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