Deer

Tomomasa

20th century

  • Titles Deer (Descriptive)
  • Artist Tomomasa, Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 1/4 x 2 x 3/4 in. (3.2 x 5.1 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.30
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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