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Tanuki in a Lotus Leaf

Matsuda Sukenaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small figurine. The figurine depicts a tanuki with a round body and a large belly. The tanuki has a distinctive hat on its head. The figurine is made of dark brown material with golden accents. The tanuki's body features etched lines to resemble fur. Tanuki in a Lotus Leaf by Matsuda Sukenaga. Small figurine. Dark brown with gold accents. Round body. Large belly. Distinctive hat on head. Etched lines on body.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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