Tanuki

Japan

20th century

  • Titles Tanuki (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium animal bone
  • Dimensions 1 3/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (3.5 x 1.3 x 3.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.5
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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