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Mansion in the Breadth of a Giant Clam (Shinkirō 蜃気楼)

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Mansion in the Breadth of a Giant Clam (Shinkirō 蜃気楼)
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Mansion in the Breadth of a Giant Clam (Shinkirō 蜃気楼)

Artist Masamitsu 正光 (Japanese, born 1822)
Place of OriginJapan
Datemid 19th century
Dimensions1 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (3.2 × 3.8 cm)
MediumNarwhal ivory
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.215
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DescriptionCarved Narwhal ivory

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