Netsuke: Puppy playing with a wooden sandal (geta)
| Accession Nr.: | 2553 |
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| Type: | bone objects; object for daily use; ivory carving; netsuke; accessory |
| Date of production: |
late 18th century
Edo (Tokugawa) period |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collected by Péter Vay |
| Signed: | Rantei |
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| Materials: | ivory |
| Dimensions: | height: 2.3 cm length: 3.8 cm |
Japanese men kept their personal belongings in the belt of their kimono. These were fastened to the belt of the kimono: a suspension cord attached to the object ran under the textile sash with a counterweight knotted on the other end.
