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Menuki: Lobster against a background of large leaves

Menuki: Lobster against a background of large leaves

Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
DimensionsH: 17/32 in. (1.3 cm); W: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm)
MediumGold, silver and shibuichi (alloy of copper, silver, and gold) or perhaps shakudo.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Noah H. Swayne
Object number
1925.98
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