SculptureJapanese

KNEELING WOMAN

Artists

Hidechika (Chounsai)Artist

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Ivory

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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