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Netsuke: Benkei reading the scroll

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
Not on View
DescriptionA kagamibuta netsuke.
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