Two big toads on a waraji (straw sandal)
Accession Nr.: | 2869 |
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Type: | wooden sculpture; object for daily use; netsuke; accessory |
Artist/Maker: | |
Date of production: |
Late 19th century
Meiji era |
Place of production: | |
Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
Signed: | Masanao (正直) |
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Materials: | wood |
Dimensions: | height: 2.5 cm width: 7 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.