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Netsuke in the form of a crouching lion

Date18th century
MediumCarved ivory
Dimensions3/4 x 1 1/2 inches (1.9 x 3.8 cm)
CultureJapanese
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Drs. Lee and Connie Koppelman
Terms
  • Costume
  • Decorative Arts
  • Sculpture
  • Costume accessories
  • Netsuke
  • Carved ivory
  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Lions
  • Spirals
  • Tails
  • Japanese
Object number92.032.016
Collections
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Unidentified artist
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Unidentified artist