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Netsuke of Seated Puppy with Short Curled Tail

Norizane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden figurine of a seated puppy with a short curled tail, facing forward. The puppy has a rounded body and head, with small ears that fold over to the sides, and a short snout. Its whiskers and eyebrows are visible. The figurine has a shiny surface with darker golden lines indicating fur texture. It has four paws and a curled tail. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the 19th century
Medium
Wood, gold lacquer mottled with black; black lacquer eyes
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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