Water Buffalo

Tomotada

20th century

  • Titles Water Buffalo (Descriptive)
  • Artist Tomotada, Japan
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 1 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. (4.1 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Liss, 1991.1032.18
  • Work Type netsuke
  • Classification Sculpture

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