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Netsuke of Head of a Fish

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden netsuke carved as the head of a fish, primarily dark brown with some lighter brown areas; scales on body; open mouth with visible teeth; round eye; the body extends to the left, ending flat. Title: Netsuke of Head of a Fish Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

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