Mask of Okame Netsuke

Osai

20th century

  • Titles Mask of Okame Netsuke (Descriptive)
  • Artist Osai, Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/16 in. (3.5 x 2.9 x 1.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1031.17
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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