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Group of figures and octopus, okimono

Group of figures and octopus, okimono
(Tako ni otokoshū okimono 蛸に男衆 置物)
 Meiji period 1868-1912

Medium
ivory, glass, ink
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1887
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
ivory, glass, ink
Measurements
10.1 × 10.7 × 5.9 cm
Place/s of Execution
Japan
Accession Number
2075E-D1A
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Accessioned, 1887
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display

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