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Netsuke of a Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark brown wooden sculpture of a dog, titled "Netsuke of a Dog". The dog is lying down, curled up on its side with its head resting on its front paws. The dog's fur is carved to resemble short, textured hair. Its ears are folded back. The dog's snout and paws are a lighter shade of brown than the rest of its body. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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