Netsuke: bivalve with crab on top

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Netsuke: bivalve with crab on top

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)

Datemid-late 19th century

Dimensions1 15/16 x 1 1/2 in. (4.9 x 3.8 cm)

Mediumporcelain; lightly glazed

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee

Object number

1950.127

Not on View

DescriptionBivalve shape, white, matte finish, brown markings; brown crab in relief, and black and white.

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