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Okimono in the Form of a Raven

Myōchin Munesuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a raven. The sculpture is made of dark brown metal, possibly bronze or copper. The raven is standing on two legs with its wings folded against its body. Its head is turned to the right, and its beak is open. The raven's body is facing slightly to the right, with its left side visible. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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