Okimono (Decorative Object) in the form of a Group of Three Terrapins
Artist
Nogami Ryūki(Japanese, 1865–1932)Japanese, 1865–1932
CultureJapanese
Titles
- Okimono (Decorative Object) in the form of a Group of Three Terrapins
Date19th–20th century
MediumBronze
Dimensions3 1/2 × 8 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (8.9 × 21 × 16.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Sara Wheeler Memorial Fund in memory of Sara Wheeler by her family, MFAH colleagues, and friends
Object number2015.400
Non exposé
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Department
Asian ArtObject Type
Published References Terrapins: Bordignon, Laura. "The Golden Age of Japanese Okimono." Woodbridge: Antique Collector's Club, 2010. Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Impressed seal mark: Ryuki Nogami
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