Netsuke: three lions

Netsuke: three lions

Netsuke: three lions

Place of OriginJapan

Date19th century

Dimensions5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (1.6 x 3.2 cm)

Mediumivory

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1950.92A

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