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1894.125

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Foreigner with Frog and Snake

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Foreigner with Frog and Snake

Creation Date

1868-1894

Century

late 19th century

Dimensions

5 1/8 in. x 2 3/16 in. (13 cm. x 5.5 cm.)

Classification

Sculpture

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

ivory

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Harriet Sarah and Mary Sophia Walker

Copyright

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Accession Number

1894.125

Object Description

Bearded man standing on p. left foot with p. right foot raised. Right hand holds staff to which gourd is tied; large frog stepping from top of staff to man's head. Snake emerges from irregular root form on ground. Man dressed in robe carved with clouds and prunas design. Some brown paint (gilding?) survives on beard, hair, and snake.