Small figurine of a dog with a hole at the base of its tail. The dog has a rounded head with a smiling face and small eyes. Its body is decorated with floral patterns in green, orange, red, silver, and white. The figurine appears to be made from a light-colored material, possibly ceramic or ivory. It is sitting on a plain background. Title: Dog Amulet (Inu Hariko) by Shitayama.
Artwork details
- Date:
- mid-19th century
- Medium:
- Ivory inlaid with mother-of-pearl, metal and cloisonné
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 428 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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