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Pleasure Boat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory sculpture of a boat titled "Pleasure Boat" by artist unknown. The boat has a cream-colored hull with intricate carvings on the sides. On the sides are ornate designs, including lotus flowers and other patterns. Hull is curved with a flat bottom. A wave design carved into the bottom front of the hull. The boat has three levels with balconies and open-air sections. The top level features a roof and appears to be a pagoda-style structure with multiple openings. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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