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Crab on a Lotus Leaf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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