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Seated monkey holding octopus tentacle

Seated monkey holding octopus tentacle

Artist Masatami (Japanese, active 1848-1853)
Place of OriginJapan
Datelate 19th century
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.9 cm)
MediumIvory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of Daniel and Fala Powers
Object number
2019.36
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