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Nisai
Frog on Lotus Leafearly 20th century

Not on view
Small polished wood sculpture of a plump frog reclining on a carved lily pad, one hind leg raised, in deep mahogany and amber tones

Nisai, Frog on Lotus Leaf, early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Nisai
Title
Frog on Lotus Leaf
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early 20th century
Medium
Wood with inlays
Dimensions
1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (4.7 x 3.8 x 3.1 cm)
Credit Line
Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection
Accession Number
AC1998.249.261
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Goodall, Hollis, Virginia G. Atchley, Neil K. Davey, Christine Drosse, Sebastian Izzard, Odile Madden, and Robert T. Singer. The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke: A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Chicago: Art Media Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2003.