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Netsuke of Frog on a Leaf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small wooden sculpture of a frog sitting on a leaf. The frog is carved from dark wood with a lighter wood used for its eyes. It sits on a large leaf with a curved stem and veins carved into the wood. The leaf is also made of dark wood. The background is light gray. The frog faces left. The sculpture is by an unknown artist and is titled "Netsuke of Frog on a Leaf".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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