

Netsuke Carved in Shape of Folded Letter on Paper Decorated with Court Motifs
The object is a rectangular shape made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The object consists of two rectangular parts folded to resemble a folded letter. The rectangular parts are decorated with black designs. A smaller rectangular piece wraps around the folded rectangular parts. A black cord extends from the object on the left. The background is a light gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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