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Netsuke of Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a tiger curled up, facing left. Dark brown with lighter brown stripes. One front paw extended. Two eyes, two ears, and a mouth are visible. The background is white. The sculpture is titled "Netsuke of Tiger" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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