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Katsuobushi (dried bonito)
Katsuobushi (dried bonito)
Object Number 2017.11.2.52
Display Title Katsuobushi (dried bonito)
Descriptions
Object Description Written on photograph (verso): "Ishinomaki / 11-51 / Katsuo-bushi, dried bonito, / very important food item / for flavoring soups & other dishes / also a common gift as congratulations / on birth, marriage, etc."
Department Photographic
Date November 1951
Artist Dr. George A. Butler
Culture
  • Japanese
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Japan / Miyagi
Additional Geographic Terms Ishinomaki
Materials Print, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 × 10.795 cm (3 × 4 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Alan Butler
Provenance
Donor Donated by Alan Butler (7/21/2017)

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