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Netsuke of Fish on Bamboo Leaves

Jugyoku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and tan colored fish figurine with textured surface. The fish is lying on its side, with head facing right. Two fins on top of back, one on either side of body near tail, and one on bottom near tail. Small eye on side of head. Object appears to be made of carved material, possibly wood or ivory. A braided cord or rope behind and to the right, on a light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Stippled ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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