Man Drinking Water Netsuke

Japan

20th century

  • Titles Man Drinking Water Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (3.2 x 3.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1030
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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