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Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12533, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure. One of a set of 5: (9-12532-36). Represents Benten, (the female member of the seven gods of good luck (shichifukujin). She is kneeling one hand raised to her mouth, the other at her waist, w/ hole in it - probably held fan or biwa (lute). Characteristic of Benten, a garment fillet surrounds her head. Her Kimono has a 'willow' pattern. H. 3.1 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12533, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure. One of a set of 5: (9-12532-36). Represents Benten, (the female member of the seven gods of good luck (shichifukujin). She is kneeling one hand raised to her mouth, the other at her waist, w/ hole in it - probably held fan or biwa (lute). Characteristic of Benten, a garment fillet surrounds her head. Her Kimono has a 'willow' pattern. H. 3.1 cm.

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