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Netsuke of Two Frogs Wrestling

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A wooden netsuke depicts two frogs wrestling. The larger frog sits on its haunches with its front legs bent at the elbows. Its head is tilted back and turned to the right. The smaller frog sits on top of the larger frog's back, wrapped around its neck with its legs. The larger frog's body is covered in dark brown spots on an orange background; the smaller frog is similarly colored. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the netsuke.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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