Naitō Toyomasa
Naitō • Illustration — Kappa astride on turtle netsuke out of wood, first half of 19th century, by Naitō Toyomasa October 3, 1773 – October 25, 1856 was a Japanese sculptor of netsuke from Tanba Province. He was thus associated with the Tamba school. His works often depict animals.
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Naitō Toyomasa

Naitō Toyomasa (Japan, 1773-1856) · Image: http: Gallery: http: archive copy at the Wayback Machine · Public domain
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- Naitō Toyomasa was born on 3 October 1773.
- Died
- Naitō Toyomasa died on 25 October 1856.
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Naitō • Illustration — Kappa astride on turtle netsuke out of wood, first half of 19th century, by Naitō Toyomasa October 3, 1773 – October 25, 1856 was a Japanese sculptor of netsuke from Tanba Province. He was thus associated with the Tamba school. His works often depict animals.
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has an extensive collection of his works.
Naitō Toyomasa (1773–1856) was a Japanese sculptor.

Japan, first half of 19th century Costumes; Accessories Wood with inlays 1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in. (4.4 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm) Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (M.87.263.107) Japanese Art
Naitō Toyomasa (Japan, 1773-1856) · Image: http: Gallery: http: archive copy at the Wayback Machine

Japan, first half of 19th century Costumes; Accessories Wood with inlays 1 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 11/16 in. (4.4 x 4.6 x 1.8 cm) Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection (M.87.263.102) Japanese Art
Naitō Toyomasa (Japan, 1773-1856) · Image: http: Gallery: https: archive copy at the Wayback Machine
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- 1.Collections Online | British Museum.
- 2.Lot 112 - NAITO TOYOMASA: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A.
- 3.Naitō Toyomasa | LACMA Collections.
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- Naito Toyomasa, Parts I & II by Kazutoyo Ichimichi
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