

Netsuke of the Fowl on the Drum of the Wise Emperor
The Netsuke of the Fowl on the Drum of the Wise Emperor by artist depicts a rooster on top of a drum. The rooster faces to the left, has intricate feather details, and stands on one leg. The drum features an etched design with a band of dots around the top and bottom edges. The base of the drum and rooster have a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone, with darker etched designs. The background is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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