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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
Museum record:
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