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Sleeping puppy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sleeping puppy by Beatrix Potter. A black and white image of a small white figurine of a puppy lying down on all fours with its head resting on its paws. The figurine is positioned on a flat surface and another object partially visible in the top right corner. The puppy figurine faces the right side. It has a rounded body with a small tail curled underneath. Its head is down with eyes and nose visible.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Molded porcelain form with incised details (Hirado ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 581 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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