Two big toads on a waraji (straw sandal)

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2869
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)
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.