Medicine Spoon

Japan

19th century

  • Titles Medicine Spoon (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium silver
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 15/16 x 7/8 in. (4.9 x 2.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1034.12
  • Work Type ojime
  • Classification Sculpture

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