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Catalog Number

CAS 2019-0005-0005   CAS 2019-0005-0005; Netsuke (seal)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Netsuke (seal)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
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Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory (elephant tusk); Ink
Description Small ivory netsuke in the form of a seal; Holes for cordage on underside; Single Japanese kanji on underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 1.6, Length = 5.3