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Puppy

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts the sculpture titled "Puppy" by an unnamed artist. The sculpture shows a white puppy sitting on its haunches, with its head turned to the left. The puppy has a large head, small eyes, a short snout, and floppy ears. Its body is rounded, with a curled tail. The puppy appears to be made of white stone or ceramic material. A smaller, similar sculpture lies on its side to the left. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Molded porcelain form with incised details (Hirado ware)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
559 × 624 px
Museum record:
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