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Netsuke of Owl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of an owl by artist unknown, titled "Netsuke of Owl". The sculpture is made of dark brown wood and features an owl with a rounded body and head, and a small beak. The owl has large, round eyes with black pupils. It is sitting on a branch with two visible talons gripping the branch. The branch has a curved end on the left and a straight end on the right. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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