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Boar

Tomotada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of a boar by Tomotada. The sculpture shows a boar lying down on its front, head lowered. The boar's body is rounded and covered with short hair, rendered through detailed etchings. The coloration of the boar is primarily shades of brown with white accents on the ears, snout, and underbelly. Underneath the boar are carved leaves and a branch. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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