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Netsuke of Deer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Deer by artist is a small, dark brown figurine with light brown spots. The figurine depicts a deer lying down, facing left and looking up. It has a small orange nose and small eyes. Two holes are on the back. The deer has a short tail and its front and back legs are tucked underneath its body. The background is white with a gray gradient at the top.

Artwork Details

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