

Gourd and Cicada
The pendant is oval-shaped and made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. A brown cord extends from the top. The pendant features a carving of a gourd with a curving stem and leaves on the right and a cicada on the left. The cicada has detailed wings and a body with small dots. The gourd has a patterned section. Small bumps are carved on the gourd's surface. The background is off-white. The title is "Gourd and Cicada".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 354 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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