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Description
Ivory statuette of a wise man. Very finely carved features and garments, 19th century Japanese. With wooden base. Figure is depicted with two swords.
Keywords
Ivory, carving, artwork, statue
Original Medium
Ivory and Wood
Size
Base Diameter: 6.5 cm; Base Height: 4.5 cm; Ivory Figure Height: 8.5 cm
Origin
Japan
Date Information
19th Century
Artifact Number
M82-012
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana
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Keywords
Ivory, carving, artwork, statue