

Netsuke of Octopus Holding Clam
Octopus Holding Clam by Artist. A small, intricately carved object made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The object depicts an octopus holding a clam. The octopus has a large bulbous body with eight tentacles. Two of the tentacles are visible and wrapped around the clam. The clam is open, and the octopus appears to be holding it with two tentacles. The octopus has two large eyes with black pupils. The background is a plain gray surface, with a darker gray gradient at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th–early 20th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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