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Boar and Grasses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Boar and Grasses by artist. Small figurine of a boar, body curled up and facing left, head down. Boar has short snout and short legs tucked under body. The boar's body is brown with darker shading on top; legs and snout lighter; eyes are small and black; and short, stubby tail on rear. The boar's back has carved details curving down and around the sides including wavy lines and floral patterns. The background is gray and shaded darker on top.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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