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
- Museum record:
- View original
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