Naitō Toyomasa (内藤 豊昌[1][2], October 3, 1773 – October 25, 1856) was a noted Japanese sculptor of netsuke from Tanba Province. He was thus associated with the Tamba school. His works often depict animals.

Kappa astride on turtle netsuke out of wood, first half of 19th century, by Naitō Toyomasa

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has an extensive collection of his works.[3]

References

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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".

Bibliography

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  • Naito Toyomasa, Parts I & II by Kazutoyo Ichimichi
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