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2 clam shells

Dateearly 19th century

Maker Japanese

Object number33.528

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Species, Dec. 12, 2022 - ongoing.

Credit LineDuncan MacTavish Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in. (1.91 x 3.97 x 3.97 cm)

MediumIvory

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2 clam shells