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Namazu (Earthquake Fish) Having Eaten Ivory Double Gourd

late 18th to early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueUmimatsu (fossiled sea pine), and light and dark horn
Dimensions3 x 12 x 2.2 cm (1 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Ernest G. Stillman
Accession number47.794
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ClassificationsNetsuke
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