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Netsuke [Pelican] by Japan

Netsuke [Pelican]

20th century

ivory

Minneapolis Institute of Art

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A carved ivory netsuke depicts a pelican in profile, resting with its head turned slightly to the right. The carving shows detailed feather textures on the wings and a dark accent on the tail. Gallery Not on View Gift of Leo A. and Doris Hodroff

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netsuke pelican centered profile view bird animal carving ivory white straw yellow calm still

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