Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Dragon
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Signed Japanese Boxwood Netsuke Inro of a Dragon
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:20th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Nottingham, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9003236503562
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