Monkeys on a Rock

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Monkeys on a Rock

Artist Yasumasa 保昌 Japanese

Place of OriginJapan

Datelate 18th century

Dimensions1 × 1 1/4 in. (2.5 × 3.2 cm)

Mediumwarthog tooth

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2023.234

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