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Netsuke of Chickens

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Netsuke of Chickens by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood. The two chickens are on a small oval base. The chickens are carved to show detailed feathers; one chicken stands upright while the other is on the ground. The chicken on the right has one leg tucked under its body. The standing chicken's head faces to the left and has a detailed comb on top. The chickens are shown from a three-quarter view. The background is plain gray with a shadow cast by the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 383 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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