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Netsuke of a mother toad and young

Date19th century
MediumCarved wood, inlaid glass, inlaid brass
Dimensions1 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 2 inches (3.2 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Drs. Connie and Lee Koppelman
Terms
  • Costume
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carved wood
  • Inlaid brass
  • Inlaid glass
  • Animals
  • Eyes
  • Mother and child
  • Reptiles
  • Toads
Object number96.037.031
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