Null Japan, circa 1930
Inrô with two bone compartments, with incised decoration …

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Japan, circa 1930 Inrô with two bone compartments, with incised decoration of Jurojin holding a peach, and a crane near a pine tree. H. 5.5 cm

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Japan, circa 1930 Inrô with two bone compartments, with incised decoration of Jurojin holding a peach, and a crane near a pine tree. H. 5.5 cm

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