

Netsuke of Seated Tiger with a Curled-up Tail Across its Back
Small figurine of a seated tiger with a curled-up tail across its back. The figurine is made of ivory or light-colored wood. The tiger's eyes are closed. The figurine has detailed texture and patterning, including spots on the tail and body. The tiger sits with its tail curled around its body and over its back, with the end of the tail pointing up. The background is plain and light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory, horn
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 421 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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