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Netsuke of Ox and Herder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden figurine of a man and an ox. The man is standing on the left side of the ox, facing right. He has a bun on top of his head and is wearing a robe. His left arm is around the ox's body and his right hand is on the ox's head. The ox is lying down on its stomach, head facing forward. It has a curved tail. The figurine is made of dark brown wood with a glossy finish. The background is plain gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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