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Netsuke Rat with Small Acorn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, dark brown wooden sculpture of a rat curled up with a small acorn. The rat has a round body, small ears, and a long snout. The rat's head is facing to the right. The rat's front paws are clasped together and holding a small acorn. The sculpture appears to be made of wood and has a glossy finish. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow cast by the sculpture. The sculpture is labeled as "Netsuke Rat with Small Acorn" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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