

Netsuke of a Dog and a Fish
The sculpture depicts a dog and a fish. The dog is on top of the fish, positioned on all fours with its head lowered. The dog's body and head are cream-colored with black spots. The dog has brown eyes and a black nose. The dog's front paws are on either side of the fish's head. The fish is cream-colored with darker scales. The fish has a large eye with a black pupil. The sculpture appears to be made of carved ivory or bone. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The title of the sculpture is "Netsuke of a Dog and a Fish" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century–early 20th century
- Medium
- Ivory, horn
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 437 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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