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Edible lily root
Edible lily root

Edible lily root

Artist (Japanese, d. 1907)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1820-1907
CultureJapanese
MaterialsElephant ivory
DimensionsH. 2.7 cm x W. 4.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB70Y126
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned "Kohosai"
Subject
  • lily
  • root
Edible lily root
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