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Netsuke of Wolf

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a carved wooden netsuke in the form of a wolf by an unknown artist titled "Netsuke of Wolf". The wolf is carved from dark wood and has a shiny finish. It is sitting on its haunches with its front paws raised. The wolf's mouth is open, revealing small teeth. Its ears are triangular and pointed upwards. The wolf's fur is carved to resemble individual hairs. The background of the image is light gray. A shadow is cast by the netsuke to the left.

Artwork Details

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