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Netsuke with a Deer and Leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, dark brown object with a glossy finish, featuring a raised design of a deer and leaves. The deer is gold-colored with a brown face, depicted in profile facing left, with its head down and antlers on the right side. The leaves are white, orange, and green. The background of the object has a wood grain pattern. The object is set against a light gray background with a shadow underneath. Title: Netsuke with a Deer and Leaves, Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood decorated with gold lacquer and inlaid ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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