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Netsuke of Mushroom Eaten by Insects

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Mushroom Eaten by Insects by Unknown. The object is a small, carved figurine made of a polished material, possibly wood or ivory, featuring a mushroom with a rounded cap. The cap is light brown with darker brown spots and a hole in the center; a small depression and white mark are on top. The stem is curved and wraps around the base of the cap; it has several holes along its length. The base of the mushroom is not visible. The background is plain white with a shadow cast by the object.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Wood with metal and horn inlay
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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