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Netsuke of Two Dogs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown wooden Netsuke of two dogs by an unknown artist. The sculpture is rounded with a flat circular base. One dog sits on the left, on all fours, looking to the right. The dog on the right lies on its side, on top of the other dog, also looking to the right. The dog on the right has one front leg bent at the elbow, paw hanging down. The dark brown wood is highly polished. The background is light gray. A shadow falls behind and to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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