Netsuke: Benkei reading the scroll

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Netsuke: Benkei reading the scroll

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensionsdiam: 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm)
depth: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)

Mediumivory with silver disc with areas of gilding

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1948.145A

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