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Netsuke of a Snail Emerging from its Shell

Kokei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden carving of a snail emerging from its shell. The shell is spiral with lines etched into it. Snail's head and foot are visible, with the head facing right. A small loop of a braided beige cord is attached. Object sits on a white surface with a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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