Mask of Okina

Japan

19th century

  • Titles Mask of Okina (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory and tortoise shell
  • Dimensions 1 1/4 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. (3.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1031.25
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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