Grinning Man Netsuke

Japan

19th/20th century

  • Titles Grinning Man Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 2 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (5.1 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1031.1
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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