Rectangular Manju Type Netsuke of a Man Reading

Dateca. 1875

Maker Japanese

Object number91.154

Credit LineGift of the Robert B. and Honey Dootson Collection

Dimensions9/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/16 in. (1.5 x 4.2 x 3.4 cm)

MediumIvory with ink

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Rectangular Manju Type Netsuke of a Man Reading