Unknown Japanese
Netsuke

Netsuke

Public Domain

Artist
CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Netsuke
Date20th century
PlaceJapan
MediumIvory, polymer
Dimensions1 1/4h × 2 1/4w × 1 5/8d inches

Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number96.1683
Not on view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1996.

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