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Netsuke, Japan
Netsuke, Japan
Netsuke
Japan
18th century
Carved ivory
Museum no. W.151:2-1922
Carved ivory netsuke in the shape of a bell, symbolising the pure sound of the doctrine of perfect wisdom.
