Ojime

Japan

19th century

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Title: Ojime
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Coral
Dimensions: H. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Diam. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Classification: Ojime
Credit Line: Bequest of Stephen Whitney Phoenix, 1881
Object Number: 81.1.424.86
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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