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A netsuke in the shape of a rat.
Netsuke
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Netsuke

Artist Japanese Artist
Date20th century
MediumIvory
Dimensions1 x 1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Douglas D. Dankel II
Object number2022.11.4
Collections
Visual DescriptionA netsuke in the shape of a rat.
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