

Netsuke of Four Bells
The image shows a Netsuke of Four Bells by an unknown artist. The object is small, cuboid, and made of ivory or a similar material. It has a light brown color with darker brown shading and accents. The object consists of four connected cubes, each featuring a different design. The left cube has a square recess with a bird, possibly a crane or a goose, in a darker brown color. The front cube has a circular recess with a white center and a dark brown border. The right cube has a recess with two circles stacked vertically. The top cube features a dragon design. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 424 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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