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Kawamoto Hansuke IV

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure by Kawamoto Hansuke IV. Black and white photo of sculpture. Sculpture depicts a recumbent bull with two horns and a necklace; the bull is dark colored. The bull has front legs outstretched and back legs tucked underneath. On top of the bull is a light-colored human-like figure; the figure sits with legs dangling. The figure wears a short skirt; the figure holds a plate in one hand and a basket in the other. The figure touches their head with one hand. The background is light-colored and featureless. There are two white bars across the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stoneware and porcelain (Seto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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