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Netsuke of Bat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Netsuke of Bat by Ando Hiroshige. Transparent resin or glass netsuke with a silver and gold inlaid design; in the shape of a bat; small red eye beads; rounded protrusions on top of head; wings outstretched; subtle gold and silver marbling across body; shadow visible beneath object; on grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Rock crystal
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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