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Netsuke of Ox

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of an ox. Ox has a rope around its body and a loop around its snout. Standing on a short cylindrical base. Ox standing on all fours. Face and body have detailed etchings. Base decorated with curving etchings. A hole in the top surface of the base. Ivory colored with darker shading near etchings. Title: Netsuke of Ox. Artist not specified.

Artwork Details

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