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Netsuke of Clam Shells

Garaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a netsuke, titled "Netsuke of Clam Shells" by artist Garaku. The netsuke features four clam shells stacked on top of each other. The shells are off-white and have a smooth texture. Each shell has a distinctive shape, with one half being larger than the other, featuring a hinge line where they connect. The shells are stacked haphazardly on top of one another. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the netsuke. A subtle shadow is cast by the netsuke onto the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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