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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
Museum record:
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