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Badger

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a badger wearing a kimono sitting on the floor. The badger is sitting on its haunches with its left arm resting on a small table. On the table is a small cup. To the left of the badger is a large bowl and a small dish. The badger is turned to the left side of the image, looking in that direction. The badger has distinctive whiskers. It appears to be in a traditional Japanese setting. Badger by Hokusai School.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 444 px
Museum record:
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