

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
- View original
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