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Netsuke of Nine-Tailed Fox (Tamamono Mae)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small, rectangular object with rounded corners, likely made of ivory. The object features a woman with long, dark hair and a traditional Japanese garment. Her head is tilted down and to the right. The woman's clothing has intricate designs and patterns. Behind the woman, there are large, feather-like protrusions that are dark brown. The background of the image is a light gray color, with a subtle shadow cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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