Early 20th Century Japanese Gourd-Form Walnut Netsuke
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Early 20th Century Japanese Gourd-Form Walnut Netsuke
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: AA0101stDibs: LU820015072781
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