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Rat on broom

Date19th century
MediumCarved ivory; inlaid stone
Dimensions3/8 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/16 inches (1 x 2.9 x 5.3 cm)
CultureJapan
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Costume
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carving
  • Inlay
  • Ivory
  • Stone
  • Astrology
  • Brooms
  • Mice
  • Rats
  • Straw (plant material)
  • Zodiac symbols
  • Japanese
Object number99.089.045
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