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Netsuke (Japan)

This is a Netsuke. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

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Netsuke (Japan); ivory; Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-164-37-a,b

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