

Netsuke of Snail
Dark brown wooden netsuke in the shape of a snail. The snail's shell is on its back, and it has a rounded body. The shell is carved with lines radiating from a circular pattern. The body is carved with a detailed head, and a pattern on the bottom. The background is light gray, and there is a slight shadow under the netsuke. The artist is unknown, but the title of the piece is "Netsuke of Snail".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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