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Netsuke of Dog

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellowish-brown netsuke of dog titled "Netsuke of Dog", with a rounded base. The dog is carved from same material as base, with head facing front and body angled right. The dog's mouth is frowning with downturned corners and short curved line for mouth. Ears are long and pointed, slightly rounded at tips. The dog's eyes are small depressions. The dog has short legs with five-toed front paws. The tail is long, curved and smooth. The rounded base is flat on bottom. Background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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