Wasp Nest

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Wasp Nest

Artist Koma Kansai 古満寛哉 (Japanese, 1767 - 1835)

Place of OriginJapan

Dateearly 19th century

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

Mediumwood with lacquer

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman

Object number

2023.236

Not on View

Descriptioncarved wood with gold lacquer

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