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Octopus vendor
Octopus vendor

Octopus vendor

Artist (Japanese, active 1789 - 1800)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateprobably 1789-1800
CultureJapanese
MaterialsWood and elephant ivory
DimensionsH. 30 mm. x W. 33 mm.
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y62
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned "Minkoku"
Subject
  • octopus
  • wood
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