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Netsuke of Mouse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown wooden netsuke of a mouse. The mouse is curled up. The mouse's head is on the left. It has small round black eyes and a small nose. Its left ear is visible. The mouse's right front leg is bent up in front of its face. The mouse's back is on the right. Its back legs and tail are curled around its body. The back has lines carved in it to resemble fur. The background is light gray. A shadow is under the netsuke.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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