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Netsuke: mermaid and octopus

Netsuke: mermaid and octopus

Period Meiji Era (Japanese, 1868 - 1912)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateearly-mid 20th century
DimensionsH: 1 3/16 in. (3 cm)
Mediumivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Noah H. Swayne
Object number
1928.134
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