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Colon Figure ?

Cultureunknown
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumwood with heavy patina (white clay/kaolin with additional material)
Dimensions9 in. (22.9 cm)
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.149
DescriptionA type of Asian-inspired colon figure??? Maybe also a shrine figure.
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