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Netsuke of Fox Disguised as Shishimai Dancer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden sculpture of a fox with front paws folded, wearing a kimono and a headdress. The fox has white markings on its face and is resting on its stomach with its head down. Its back legs are tucked under its body. The sculpture is lying on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 413 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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