SculptureJapanese

V-shaped Top of Standard

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Iron

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

26.67 cm (10 1/2 in.)

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