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Netsuke of Rabbit

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Rabbit by an unknown artist depicts a rabbit sitting upright on its hind legs. The rabbit is carved from dark brown wood with visible wood grain. The rabbit's body is plump, with detailed fur texture. Its head is tilted upwards with its mouth closed and eyes made from small black and white dots. The background is plain white with a subtle shadow beneath the rabbit.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Wood
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
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