Tanuki with Oversized Belly Netsuke

Japan

20th century

  • Titles Tanuki with Oversized Belly Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (3.8 x 3.2 x 3.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.19
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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