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1980.34.419

Toggle of ivory, in form of acrobat twisting himself backwards. On the top of his head is a lion mask. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 12/4/2005]

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1980.34.419

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Collection type
Object
Description
Toggle of ivory, in form of acrobat twisting himself backwards. On the top of his head is a lion mask. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 12/4/2005]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 27/06/1922
Date collected
By 27 June 1922
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1944 Donated: 1980
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 35 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1980.34.419 Other numbers: 1294 3924

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Figure, Music, Mask, Sport, Dance, Toggle, Waisted Drum

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