Netsuke of Octopus in a Pail
Brown wooden netsuke, depicting an octopus in a pail. The octopus has curled tentacles on the lid and sides. The body of the piece is a rounded, tapered cylinder. The top is flat with curled handles on either side. A textured surface covers parts of the body.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
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