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Blowfish
Blowfish

Blowfish

Artist (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
CultureJapanese
MaterialsElephant ivory and amber
DimensionsH. 26 mm. x L. 50 mm.
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y27
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned "Ransensai"
Subject
  • blowfish
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