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Two painted shells (Kai awase)

Two shells with hand painted scenes taken from the Genji tales.

Object ID 188
Type Gifts
Country Japan
Material Shell; polychrome and gold leaf
Dimensions L 9,5 cm × H 8 cm
Weight 102 (both) gr.
Location 5a
Place Palazzo Coppini, Firenze

Notes

Kai awase is part of a shell matching game.

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