

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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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