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Netsuke of Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Bird by artist is a small, white bird figurine carved from material resembling ivory or bone. The bird is sitting with its body facing right and slightly turned to the left. Its head is tilted upwards with an open beak. The bird has a smooth, glossy finish with some darker striations and small imperfections on its surface. Two small holes are visible on the bird's head, likely representing eyes. A small protrusion extends from the bird's backside. The background of the image is a plain gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the figurine.

Artwork Details

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