

Netsuke of Octopus Attacking a Woman
The Netsuke of Octopus Attacking a Woman depicts an octopus on top of a woman. The octopus and woman are carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory, with darker shading used to create depth and detail. The octopus has eight tentacles. The woman's facial features are not visible. The octopus's head has two bulging eyes and a mouth. The background of the image is a solid light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the sculpture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 399 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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