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Netsuke of Goat on a Rock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a goat on a rock. The figurine is made of carved ivory and brown material, likely hair or wood. The goat is lying on a rock, with its head turned to the right. The goat has a long, shaggy coat that is carved to resemble individual strands of hair. The rock is irregularly shaped and has a rough texture. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The title of the figurine is "Netsuke of Goat on a Rock" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

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