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Netsuke of the Fowl on the Drum of the Wise Emperor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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