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Catalog Number

CAS 0429-0058   CAS 0429-0058; Ivory carving (parrot)
Category Carvings
Object Name Ivory carving (parrot)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory
Description 3-dimensional carving of a parrot in standing position; Figure is mostly white or off-white in color, with small areas of yellow on its head, chest, wings and tail; Pale blue or gray on its cheeks; And pale brown on its legs and feet, where the ivory has been dyed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.5, Width = 1.7, Length = 6.3