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Goat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of a sitting creature with light-colored fur. The sculpture appears to be made of ivory or similar material. The creature's body is turned to the side and slightly towards the viewer. The head, neck, and upper body are angled upward and toward the viewer. It has small, amber-colored eyes. The sculpture sits on a flat surface and casts a shadow to the left. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Goat".

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Ivory, glass eyes
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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