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Ame (musubime)

Date19th century
MediumCarved ivory; inlaid coral, mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell
Dimensions3/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches (0.5 x 3.2 x 4.5 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Costume
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Japanese
  • Carving
  • Coral
  • Inlay
  • Ivory
  • Mother-of-pearl
  • Tortoise shell
  • Autumn
  • Chrysanthemums
  • Flowers
  • Leaves
  • Plants
  • Seasons
Object number99.089.031
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