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1884.68.44

Carved ivory netsuke, 2 curly-haired grotesque canine characters.

1884.68.44

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved ivory netsuke, 2 curly-haired grotesque canine characters.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1880
Date collected
By 1880 Jun
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.68.44

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