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Netsuke: Uzume dancing

Netsuke: Uzume dancing

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)
Datelate 19th century
DimensionsH: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Mediumwood with coral inlay and ivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Noah H. Swayne
Object number
1927.122
Not on View
DescriptionUzume, goddess of mirth, dancing.
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