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Netsuke

This is a Netsuke. We acquired it in 1939. Its medium is ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by William Dangaix Allen. It is credited Gift of William Dangaix Allen.

Cite this object as

Netsuke; ivory; Gift of William Dangaix Allen; 1939-73-13

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