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DepartmentAsia

Netsuke

NameSculpture
CultureJapanese
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumWalnut shell (?)
Dimensions1 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 13/16 in. (3 × 4.4 × 2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Dwight B. Heard, A.1949.1.131
Object numberA.1949.1.131
DescriptionHalf-nut with floral carving, on base. In the form of a boat or other structure. People appearing in windows and at front of structure. Moveable shutters on windows.
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