Two big toads on a waraji (straw sandal)
| Accession Nr.: | 2869 |
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| Type: | wooden sculpture; object for daily use; netsuke; accessory |
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| Date of production: |
Late 19th century
Meiji era |
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| 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.