Cat and Abalone Shell

18th–19th century

Caption

Cat and Abalone Shell, 18th–19th century. Ivory netsuke, 1 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (3.5 x 4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Dr. Grace McLean Abbate, 81.35.3.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Cat and Abalone Shell

Date

18th–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Ivory netsuke

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (3.5 x 4 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dr. Grace McLean Abbate

Accession Number

81.35.3

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