

Netsuke of Daruma Admonishing a Mermaid Serving Sake to an Octopus
The sculpture depicts three figures. A central figure sits on the ground with legs tucked under the body. The figure has a large head with a stern expression and a prominent nose. Two smaller figures are on either side. On the left, a figure with a large head and a hairstyle featuring a topknot bows with hands clasped together. On the right, a mermaid with a fish tail pours sake from a large jug into a cup. The mermaid has long hair. All figures are carved from a light-colored material, possibly ivory, with intricate details. The background is gray. The title is "Netsuke of Daruma Admonishing a Mermaid Serving Sake to an Octopus".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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