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Netsuke of Seated Dog (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a seated dog. The dog has a short snout and floppy ears. The dog sits on its haunches with its head tilted upwards and to the left. The sculpture is made of a reddish-brown material with a glossy finish. The background is white. The dog appears to be one of a pair. The artist's name is unknown.

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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