Minneapolis Institute of Art

Skeleton carrying a bell (mokugyo) on his back

Japan

Date: late 19th century
Medium: Ivory
Department: Asian Art
Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Art

Japan, Asia Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 13/16in. (3.5 x 2.9 x 2.1cm)

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