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Ox

Tomotada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of an ox. The ox is lying down with its head on the left side, facing left. The ox has a rope halter around its head and a rope tied around its body. The sculpture is made of ivory and has a dark brown patina. It is lying on a gray surface, and the background is also gray. The sculpture appears to be a netsuke, a type of Japanese miniature sculpture. The artist's name is Tomotada.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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