Ritual ImplementsJapanese

Charm in shape of shell

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Iron with gold inlay.

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2.22 x 1.91 cm (7/8 x 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Mrs. William Hayes Fogg, New York, NY, Bequest to Fogg Art Museum, 1895.

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