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Netsuke of Cat Lying on a Bowl, underneath which is a Fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a cat lying on a bowl. The cat is carved from wood, with a dark brown color. The cat's eyes are closed. The cat is lying on a bowl with its front paws hanging over the edge. The bowl is also carved from wood and has a wide base. There is a fish carved underneath the bowl. The background of the image is light gray. The sculpture is by an unknown artist and is titled "Netsuke of Cat Lying on a Bowl, underneath which is a Fish".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 409 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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