Netsuke & Ojime with Lizards

Artist Greg Stradiotto (American)

Datec.1980

Place of ManufactureNorth America

MediumMaterial: ivory, walrus (fossil); horn; abalone shell Medium Remarks: carved; incised; inlaid

DimensionsOverall (measurements are for (a); (b): 2.2 X 1.7 X 1.3 cm): 5.7 x 3.7 x 2.3 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis and Ruth Sherman

Object number2007.016.079 a,b

Description(a) two "horned toad" lizards perched on either side of a cylindrical cactus skeleton. Cactus is hollow through the centre and covered with a lattice work of holes. Lizards have inlaid horn eyes. The entire surface is intricately textured. (b) smaller version of part (a )

Status

Not on view