

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
- Museum Record
- View original
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