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Subject:Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Margie Tue, Nov 24, 2015 IP: 98.253.238.56
The writing on this frog doesn't appear to be Japanese. Could someone identify it and read it?
Even though some is broken off, I can't tell whether it's wood or ceramic. It's sort of crumbly on the inside.
Thanks for any ideas.







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Subject:Re: Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Margie Tue, Nov 24, 2015
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Subject:Re: Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Guy Wed, Nov 25, 2015
The square seal reads 'Futami Okitama Jinja' (Futani Okitama shrine) and the frog refers to the numerous statues of frogs around the shrine.
The oval mark is probably a maker's mark reading 'Ôda' (Ooda).

I presume that this wooden okimono was sold to tourists, visiting the shrine, situated next to 'Meoto Iwa' or the Married Couple Rocks in Futani, Mie province.

Date late 19th to early 20th century I guess.

Guy.

URL Title :Meoto Iwa


Subject:Re: Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Margie Thu, Nov 26, 2015
Thank you, Guy, for the information about my frog. I appreciate you sharing your expertise.

Subject:Re: Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Botan Thu, Nov 26, 2015
Yes,it's a Japanese.

Square stamp says "Futamiokitama Jinja"(Futamiokitama Shrine ).二見興玉神社
Oval stamp is a family name "Ota" 太田

Subject:Re: Carved Frog - Maybe Japanese
Posted By: Margie Thu, Nov 26, 2015
Thank you, Botan, for the translation and identification of my frog. I appreciate it.

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