Exhibit of textiles of Japan, China...lacquer wares and dolls

Publisher Japan Art Association Japanese

1936

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Title: Exhibit of textiles of Japan, China...lacquer wares and dolls
Publisher: Japan Art Association (Tokyo)
Date: 1936
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of Harvey Smith, 1977
Object Number: 1977.595.12
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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