Drunken Buddhist Priest holding Broken Geta

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Drunken Buddhist Priest holding Broken Geta

Alternate Title: 下駄を持つ酔僧

Japan, early to mid-19th century
Costumes; Accessories
Wood with lacquer, inlays
3 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (8.3 x 3.5 x 3.8 cm)
Gift of Mrs. G. W. Mead (M.59.35.9)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

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