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Netsuke

19th century (made)

Kagamibuta (mirror-plate) netsuke, iron case encrusted with three ants with shibuichi (patinated silver alloy) plaque, with design of a spider and web, Japanese, 19th century; Met, Japan, dress accessories

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Brief description
Kagamibuta (mirror-plate) netsuke, iron case encrusted with three ants with shibuichi (patinated silver alloy) plaque, with design of a spider and web, Japanese, 19th century; Met, Japan, dress accessories
Credit line
Bequeathed by Ernest A. Brooks
Collection
Accession number
M.1362-1926

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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