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Takotsubo (Octopus trap), Kanya ware

Maker
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain, green and red glazes, wood, red lacquer, Mother-of-pearl, inlay
Dimensions3/4 x 3/4 x 1 3/4 inches (1.9 x 1.9 x 4.4 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Carl A. Kroch, Class of 1935
Terms
  • Ceramics
  • Costume
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Green and red glazes
  • Inlay
  • Mother-of-pearl
  • Red lacquer
  • Eyes
  • Jars
  • Jugs
  • Mollusks
  • Octopi
  • Octopuses
  • Tentacles
  • Vessels - Jars
  • Porcelain
  • Wood
  • Japanese
Object number87.048.070
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