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Netsuke: young nobleman playing a flute

Netsuke: young nobleman playing a flute

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)
Date19th century
Dimensionsdiam: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Mediumivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Noah H. Swayne
Object number
1928.143
Not on View
DescriptionManju in two parts. Temple rail motif on reverse side.
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