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Netsuke: sage opening a scroll with dragon painting

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)
Dateearly 17th-late 19th Century
Dimensionsdiam: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Mediumwalrus tusk
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee
Object number
1950.132
Not on View
DescriptionIncised with design of sage opening a scroll with dragon painting; pine trees and stone embankments.

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