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Boar with monkey on its back
Boar with monkey on its back

Boar with monkey on its back

Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsIvory (perhaps hippoptamus) with inlaid horn eyes
DimensionsH. 4.0 cm x W. 5.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y183
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
Subject
  • boar
  • monkey
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