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Octopus looming over monkey (from the folktale Ryujin the Dragon King)

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Octopus looming over monkey (from the folktale Ryujin the Dragon King)

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1800-1900

MaterialsWood with horn

DimensionsH. 6.9 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB70Y807

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

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LocationGallery 27

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