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19c netsuke Ono No Tofu & frog browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1900: item # 950668
Dmitry Levit Asian Art 3 Highland Park Cambridge, MA 02139 617-945-5920 Guest Book $550 |
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| 19th century marine ivory (walrus tusk) netsuke of a man in a court hat standing wearing geta (wooden clogs) holding an umbrella in his hand, and attended by a frog by his foot. The netsuke represents Ono no Tofu, who failed 7 times trying to attain a higher rank, but then saw a frog jumping to reach a higher branch and succeeding on the eighth attempt. He later became a minister, as well as a celebrated calligrapher. Very nice carving - see his thoughtful face and delicately incised textile patterns. Beautiful patina, typical walrus tusk texture on the back. Height 2 5/16 inches. | ||
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