Nogami Ryūki
Okimono (Decorative Object) in the form of a Group of Three Terrapins

Okimono (Decorative Object) in the form of a Group of Three Terrapins

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Okimono (Decorative Object) in the form of a Group of Three Terrapins
ArtistJapanese, 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
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceGregg Baker Asian Art introduced this piece to the MFAH in 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Impressed seal mark: Ryuki Nogami

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Front overall
Unknown Japanese
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1820–1920
Ivory
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Front overall
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1820–1920
Ivory
2023.409
front of object
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15th century
Gilt bronze
2010.505
Lion
Unknown Tibetan
Lion
12th - 17th centuries
Gilt bronze
2010.506
Incense Burner
Unknown Chinese
Incense Burner
19th century
Bronze and cloisonne
2013.513.A,.B
Tripod Vessel
Unknown Chinese
Tripod Vessel
no date
Metal (possibly bronze)
2013.517
Gu (Ritual Drinking Vessel)
Unknown Chinese
Gu (Ritual Drinking Vessel)
c. 1300–c. 1030 BC
Bronze
88.59
Harpoon or Spear Point
Unknown Indian
Harpoon or Spear Point
c. 1500 BC
Bronze
2004.2391
Vessel (Tsun)
Unknown Chinese
Vessel (Tsun)
Bronze
73.61
Image Not Available for Mirror
Unknown Korean
Mirror
c. 918–1392
Bronze
2019.21
Chueh (Ritual Wine Vessel)
Unknown Chinese
Chueh (Ritual Wine Vessel)
c. 1300–1028 BC
Bronze
82.577
Mirror
Unknown Chinese
Mirror
206 BC–220 AD
Bronze
83.294