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Netsuke of Mushrooms

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of three mushrooms. Two mushrooms have rounded caps, one larger than the other, and both are attached to a curved base with gills. The base is shaped like a mushroom cap. The sculpture is made of dark brown wood and has a glossy finish. It is positioned on a light gray surface with a shadow cast to the left. The background is a plain gray color. Title: Netsuke of Mushrooms, Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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