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Netsuke of Dog on a Stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark red-brown sculpture of a dog on a stand. The dog is carved from the same material as the stand and has a shiny finish. It is lying on top of the stand with its body facing left and its head turned to the right. The dog has a long snout, floppy ears, and a curled tail. The stand is rectangular with curved legs and an open archway in the front. It has a decorative design etched into the sides and front. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Red lacquer
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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