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Netsuke

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden Netsuke by artist, depicting a rooster. The rooster is carved with detailed feathers and has a red comb on its head. It stands on two legs, with its body curved. The rooster's beak is light colored. Behind the rooster is a rounded rectangular section, also made of dark brown wood, decorated with etched leaves and flowers. Three small, light-colored flowers with four petals are attached to the right side and top. The background is a plain gray color. The rooster faces left.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood inlaid with ivory and mother-of-pearl
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 517 px
Public Domain
Yes
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