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Whisker Pulling (Higenuki 髭抜き)
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Whisker Pulling (Higenuki 髭抜き)

Artist Yasuaki 保明 (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Datelate 19th century
Dimensions1 × 1 in. (2.5 × 2.5 cm)
Mediumivory with coral, mother of pearl, and metal
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.225
Not on View
Descriptioncarved ivory with color and inlaid coral, mother of pearl, and metal

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