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Maker Japanese Artist

Date20th century

Place of originJapan

MediumMetal

Dimensions6 x 15 x 13 3/16 in. (15.2 x 38.1 x 33.5 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin

Object number2009.48.59

Collections

ASIAN

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