

Netsuke of Young Sparrow
Small, light-colored bird figurine with a rounded body, two small wings on either side, and a small head. The bird has a tiny beak and two small black eyes. The figurine appears to be made of ivory or a similar material. It is sitting on a flat surface with a gray background. The bird's head is turned to the left. The overall shape of the bird is smooth and rounded. The surface of the figurine has some small lines and marks. The wings are small and not detailed. The beak is small and brown. The eyes are small and circular. The background is a solid light gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 435 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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