Grasshopper on Leaf Netsuke Maker: Jean A. Mann (American, 1927–2013)

1982

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

The ceramicist Jean Mann has a deep interest in Japanese art and culture. The grasshopper is a traditional motif found on Japanese netsuke, which are usually carved of ivory or boxwood. Here the artist has the grasshopper resting on an insect-ravaged leaf and has rendered the work in porcelain.

Medium

Porcelain

Dimensions

3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 in. (1.91 × 4.45 × 2.54 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the artist, Jean A. Mann

Accession Number

2011.202.1

Geography

Made in New Fairfield, Connecticut

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Sculpture

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
Jean A. Mann, New Fairfield, Connecticut; gift to Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, in 2011
Bibliography

  • "Acquisitions," https://artgallery.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Pub_Bull_acquisitions_2012.pdf (accessed December 21, 2012).

Object copyright
© Jean A. Mann
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