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Cow Reclining

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a ceramic cow sculpture titled "Cow Reclining" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a light gray color with a glossy finish. The cow is lying down, facing the left side of the image. It has two short horns on its head, and its ears are small and pointed. Its eyes are circular and black. The cow's body is rounded, and its tail is curved and hangs down on its right side. The background of the image is a solid dark gray color. The cow sculpture is centered in the image, casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1820
Medium:
White porcelain (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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