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Stag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sitting stag with its head tilted upwards. The stag is carved from a light-brown material, possibly ivory or wood, and features a darker brown coloration around its eyes and on its back. Its body is covered in small bumps, resembling fur texture. The stag's legs are tucked underneath its body, and it appears to be sitting on its haunches. A decorative element resembling an eye is on the side of its neck. The background of the image is a plain gray color. Stag by some artist.

Artwork Details

Date
second half of the 19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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