Netsuke

Unknown artist

Date: 18th century

Medium: Porcelain

Dimensions: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Classification: Netsuke

Culture: Japan

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Themes: Bulls

Purchase by subscription, 1879

Date range

1700 – 1799

Largest dimension

4.8 cm

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