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Netsuke of Carp and Cat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a cat on a carp. The cat is brown and has small eyes, with its front paws on the carp and its back legs tucked underneath its body. The carp is carved to show details such as scales and fins. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Carp and Cat" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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