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Netsuke of Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, dark brown bird figurine with a smooth, shiny surface. The bird has a rounded body and a small head. It has a short beak. The bird's body features three gold semicircles on each side. The bird is facing to the right. The background is light gray, and the object casts a shadow. The figurine is titled "Netsuke of Bird" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer with gold painted decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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