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Netsuke of Turtle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Turtle by artist, titled "Netsuke of Turtle", depicts a carved dark brown turtle. The turtle's body and legs are carved from a single piece of material, with the shell on its back featuring a grid-like pattern of raised lines. The turtle's head is carved with a small eye and a short neck. The legs are carved with texture to resemble scales. The turtle is positioned on a white surface, with a slight shadow visible underneath it. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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