

Netsuke of Boy with Tortoise
A small figurine carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood. The figurine depicts a boy sitting on the ground, wearing a hat with a curled design on top. The boy is dressed in a long-sleeved robe with intricate designs on the sleeves and collar. He is looking down at a tortoise in his hands. The figurine has a smooth and shiny finish. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The artist and title of the figurine are "Netsuke of Boy with Tortoise".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 500 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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