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Kappa 河童 on a Clam
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Kappa 河童 on a Clam

Artist Kōmin 光珉 (Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Datemid 19th century
Dimensions1 × 1 1/4 in. (2.5 × 3.2 cm)
Mediumwood and ivory with ebony
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.232
Not on View
DescriptionCarved wood and ivory with inlaid ebony
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