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Wolf

Tomotada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a figurine of a wolf. The figurine is made of wood or ivory and has a striped pattern on its back. It is crouched down with its front paws on the ground and its back legs tucked under its body. Its head is lowered with its mouth open, showing its teeth. The figurine has a shiny finish. The background of the image is gray. The wolf figurine is titled "Wolf" by Tomotada.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Carved ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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