Netsuke in form of two pods on stem

Ivory carving, possibly a netsuke

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Ivory carving, possibly a netsuke
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Ivory carving, possibly a netsuke, in the form of two pods on a stem, possibly representing gourds, Japanese, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A72333
Materials:
complete and ivory
Measurements:
overall: 29 mm x 27 mm x 17 mm,
type:
netsuke
credit:
Glendining