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Mr. Toad

$4,900
£3,726.23
€4,298.03
CA$6,864
A$7,682.18
CHF 4,011.29
MX$93,723
NOK 50,918.12
SEK 48,318.17
DKK 32,095.66
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About the Item

Hand-carved wood lacquered box in the shape of a stylized toad with eyes and legs and lift-off top. Heavy and substantial. Japanese, early 20th c.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000009451stDibs: LU798328518142

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