Deer

Tomomasa

20th century

  • Titles Deer (Descriptive)
  • Artist Tomomasa, Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 2 1/4 x 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (5.7 x 1.9 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.25
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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