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Netsuke of a Dog and a Fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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