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Netsuke: Kagamibuta with gold disc and blue glass

Netsuke: Kagamibuta with gold disc and blue glass

Place of OriginJapan
Datemid 19th century
Mediumblue edo glass with gold central element
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2009.391
Not on View
DescriptionComposed of blue glass "fluted" base with a central bronze disc with applied random amorphous dark patches of patina. Central applied gilt decoration with birds and a crown shaped garden element. The metal disc has a shank at the back and is secured to the glass section via a leather strap.
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