Fully carved mother-of-pearl shell with abalone and pearl inlays. Sea monster and dragon design, gif... 1964

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Series8: Artifacts
Box20: Carved mother-of-pearl shell
Item No119
Format of OriginalMother-of-pearl
SubjectArt and culture - sculpture; Nature
DescriptionFully carved mother-of-pearl shell with abalone and pearl inlays. Sea monster and dragon design, gift from the People of Japan.
Holding InstitutionAmerican Foundation for the Blind
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