Snail

Japan

20th century

  • Titles Snail (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (2.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.28
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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