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Netsuke of Seated Dog (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red carved figurine of a seated dog. The dog has long, floppy ears and a short snout. It sits with its body angled to the right, head turned to the back right. The figurine appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly stone or resin. The dog has a small hole on its right side, near the back leg. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium
Amber
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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