Crab on a Lotus Leaf

Round, light beige-colored frame encircles a dark brown, circular object. The dark brown object has a textured leaf-like pattern and gold-colored patches. A small crab with a light brown body and darker brown legs is positioned in the upper center of the dark brown object.

Artwork details

Date:: early 19th century
Medium:: Ivory body, patinated copper disk with mixed-metal and gilded details
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 594 px
Museum record:: View original