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Netsuke of Calligrapher Ono no Tofu
Netsuke of Calligrapher Ono no Tofu
Netsuke of Calligrapher Ono no Tofu

Netsuke of Calligrapher Ono no Tofu

Artist (Japanese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment
DimensionsOverall: 4.9 x 2.4 x 1.3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Phyllis and Trevor Albone
Object number2012.014.011
DescriptionNetsuke depicts the figure of the calligrapher Ono no Tofu standing with an closed umbrella in his right proper hand and a frog on his left proper foot. He wears a cone shaped hat and raised sandals. There are two himotoshi in back.
Status
Not on view
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