Octopus

Japan

20th century

  • Titles Octopus (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in. (4.1 x 2.9 x 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.3
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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