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Netsuke of Snail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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