

Mouse Eating a Pit
The image shows a small, carved figurine of a mouse eating a pit titled "Mouse Eating a Pit", by artist unknown. The figurine is made of a material that resembles ivory or bone and features a detailed, textured surface. The mouse is depicted in a curled-up position, facing to the right, with its head down and its paws holding a rounded object to its mouth. The mouse has a long, thin tail with a checkered pattern at the end. Its body is covered in short, parallel lines that resemble fur. The mouse's ears are rounded and pointed slightly outward. The background of the image is a plain, off-white color, providing a neutral backdrop for the figurine. A faint shadow is visible beneath the mouse, suggesting that it is sitting on a surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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