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Firefly on a paper bag

Place of OriginJapan

Dateapprox. 1830-1875

MaterialsIvory with coral and horn

DimensionsH. 1 7/8 in, H. 4.7 cm x W. 2.0 cm

Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection

Object numberB70Y45

DepartmentJapanese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

On View

On view

LocationGallery 27

SignedSigned "Mitsuhiro"

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