

Netsuke of Snail on Eggplant
Dark brown wooden netsuke with a snail on top of an eggplant. The eggplant is oval shaped and smooth. The snail has a rounded shell on its back with detailed spiral ridges. The snail's body is stretched out over the top of the eggplant, with its head and foot hanging off the front. The foot is rounded and smooth. The background is light grey. The title of the piece is "Netsuke of Snail on Eggplant".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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