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An image of Woman opening a treasure box (okimono) by HOMEI
Alternate image of Woman opening a treasure box (okimono) by HOMEI

HOMEI

(Japan)

Title
Woman opening a treasure box (okimono)
Place of origin
Japan
Period
Meiji period 1868 - 1912 → Japan
Year
19th century-20th century
Media category
Sculpture
Materials used
carved ivory with lacquer and inlaid materials
Dimensions

4.5 x 4.8cm

Signature & date
Signed base, in Japanese, ink [incised] "Homei [or Yasuaki]" [and artist's mark]. Not dated.
Credit
Bequest of Henry Albert Nathan 1941
Accession number
7159.50
Location
Not on display