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Firefly on a pepper
Firefly on a pepper

Firefly on a pepper

Artist (Japanese, 1810 - 1875)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1825-1875
CultureJapanese
MaterialsElephant ivory
DimensionsH. 5/8 in x W. 2 in, H. 1.6 cm x W. 5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y44
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned "Mitsuhiro"
Subject
  • firefly
  • pepper
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