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Octopus and a fisherman
Octopus and a fisherman

Octopus and a fisherman

Artist (Japanese, active 1789 - 1800)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1789-1850
CultureJapanese
MaterialsElephant ivory
DimensionsH. 2.7 cm x W. 3.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y63
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned "Minkoku"
Subject
  • octopus
  • fisherman
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Dancer with a drum
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Fisherman with octopus
approx. 1700-1800
Octopus in octopus pot
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Portuguese boy and telescope
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Puppies on a rolled mat
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Female diver
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1828 - 1884
Fox with jewel between paws
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approx. 1900-1950
Blowfish
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approx. 1800-1900