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Netsuke of Three Mice on a Coil of Rope

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a small, dark brown sculpture. The sculpture depicts three mice on a coil of rope. The mice are on top of and beside the coil. The coil of rope has lines carved into it to resemble the texture of a rope. The mouse on the left has one front leg raised. All three mice have distinct facial features, including small eyes and noses. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 373 px
Museum record:
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