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Netsuke of Lion on a Stand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, yellow-brown sculpture of a lion on a stand. The lion is lying down with its body facing right and head facing forward. It has a long mane that is carved to look like individual hairs. The lion's mouth is open, showing its teeth. The stand is rectangular with rounded edges and has a hole in the middle. The stand is also yellow-brown and has a smooth surface. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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