Figure of a Cow

Black and white photograph of a sculpture of a cow. The sculpture is lying down, facing left. It has two horns on its head. The sculpture appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly metal or stone. The background of the image is light gray. The sculpture's body is curled up, with its head resting on its front legs. The sculpture's eyes are covered with a mesh-like material. The sculpture's nose and mouth are visible. The sculpture's ears are pointed upwards.

Artwork details

Date:: 1830
Medium:: Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 415 px
Museum record:: View original