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Polished pearl shell carved into the shape of a fish

Polished pearl shell carved into the shape of a fish

Date19th century

Object number00005548

NameCarving

MediumPearl shell

DimensionsOverall: 54 mm

ClassificationsDecorative and folk art

Credit LineANMM Collection

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