This and 32 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Assorted types and materials: Occidental; Oriental; Inlays; etc. Button Card 26.

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1941

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Button (Japan)

This is a Button. We acquired it in 1941. Its medium is porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Cite this object as

Button (Japan); porcelain; 1941-50-5-c

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