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Sign in to savethumb|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.
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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.
== History == thumb|An ivory with an eagle design and an with a deer design. The combination of and creates a story of an eagle preying on deer. Edo period, 18th century