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Netsuke: sansukumi

Netsuke: sansukumi

Artist Sari (Japanese)
Datemid-19th century
DimensionsH: 1 3/16 in. (3.0 cm)
Mediumwood with double inlaid tortoiseshell eyes
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of H. A. Fee
Object number
1948.175
Not on View
DescriptionSansukumi: a snake, frog, and snail.
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