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Netsuke of Three Mice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wooden sculpture titled "Netsuke of Three Mice" by an unknown artist depicts two mice. The larger mouse sits on its haunches with its head bent down towards a smaller mouse lying down. The larger mouse has small black eyes and rounded ears. Its body is carved from dark brown wood with visible striations. The smaller mouse also has small black eyes and lies on its stomach with its head up. It appears to be carved from the same dark brown wood as the larger mouse. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 407 px
Museum record:
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