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Clam Shell with Scene of Urashima Tarō 浦島太郎
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Clam Shell with Scene of Urashima Tarō 浦島太郎

Place of OriginJapan
Datelate 19th century
Dimensions1 × 3 in. (2.5 × 7.6 cm)
Mediumivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.192
Not on View
Descriptioncarved ivory
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