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Netsuke: Goshisho holding bronze cauldron while writing a poem

Period Edo Period (Japanese, 1615 - 1868)
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
DimensionsH: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Mediumstained brown ivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee
Object number
1950.129
Not on View
DescriptionGoshisho, a Chinese general of Chou Dynasty (1122-221 BCE), holding bronze cauldron aloft by one hand, while writing long poem with other.
Ojime: bronze floral
Edo Period
early 17th-late 19th Century
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Edo Period
early 17th-late 19th Century
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