

Netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga with an Octopus
The image depicts a wooden sculpture titled "Netsuke of Ashinaga and Tenaga with an Octopus" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features two men and an octopus. The man on the left is tall and thin, wearing a robe and a headband, with one hand on his hip and the other supporting the head of the second man. The second man, also wearing a robe, leans on the first man's shoulder. An octopus is attached to the end of a staff held by the first man. The men have bald heads and serious expressions. The sculpture is made of dark wood with a reddish-brown patina. The background is a gradient gray color, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The sculpture stands on a light-colored surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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