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Netsuke of Peonies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, flat object with a white border and a dark center. The white border is made of a smooth material, possibly ivory, and has 12 straight, evenly spaced cracks. The dark center is circular and has a floral design in shades of blue, gold, and brown. The design features a bundle of sticks tied with a string on the right side and peonies on the left. The background of the image is a plain gray color. "Netsuke of Peonies" by Artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory with metal disc
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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