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Netsuke of a Boar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of a Boar by Artist is a small, rounded object with a smooth surface. It has a light-colored material, likely ivory, with darker lines and shading. The object depicts a boar lying down. The boar's body is curled up with its legs tucked under its body and its head on the left. The boar's fur is carved to look like short hairs. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the object. The object sits on a flat surface, casting a slight shadow underneath it.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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