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1904

  • Work on this object began.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

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Cat Figure

This is a figure. It is dated 1904 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by J. Lionberger Davis. It is credited Gift of J. Lionberger Davis.

Its dimensions are

8 x 11 x 10 cm (3 1/8 x 4 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cat Figure; Japan; stoneware; 8 x 11 x 10 cm (3 1/8 x 4 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of J. Lionberger Davis; 1968-1-15

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