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Netsuke of Toad on a Sandal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wooden sculpture of a toad sitting on a sandal. The toad has a bulbous body with a lighter brown color on its belly and darker brown on its back. The toad's head is turned to the left; it has a large mouth and small eyes. The toad's front right leg is stretched out and rests on the toe of the sandal. The sandal has a strap and a flat sole. The sculpture is on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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