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Netsuke of Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Dog by artist is a small figurine of a seal. The figurine faces to the right with a smooth, shiny surface and a light beige color. It has small black eyes, thin whiskers on its snout, and a curled tail. A small red dot marks its hindquarters. The object rests on all fours, with a flat oval base beneath its front paws. The background is a plain grayish-beige color.

Artwork Details

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