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The tanuki (raccoon dog) that turned into a tea kettle (from the folktale Bunbuku Chagama)
The tanuki (raccoon dog) that turned into a tea kettle (from the folktale Bunbuku Chagama)

The tanuki (raccoon dog) that turned into a tea kettle (from the folktale Bunbuku Chagama)

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1850-1950
MaterialsIvory with detail staining
DimensionsH. 23 mm. x W. 27 mm.
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y78
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 27
SignedSigned 'Mitsuyuki"