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thumb|The Hare with Amber Eyes , by Masatoshi, Osaka, , signed. Ivory, amber buffalo horn
A is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an box, later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.
The Hare with Amber Eyes
book by Edmund de Waal