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Netsuke of Qilin with a Ball

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Qilin with a Ball features a sculpture of a qilin, a mythical creature. The sculpture is made of a material with a predominantly off-white color and brown striations. The qilin has a rounded body with a curled tail at the back. Its head is adorned with long, thin, curved horns and a flowing mane. The creature's facial features include small eyes and a mouth with a long, curved tusk-like protrusion. It has a front leg bent at the elbow, with its paw resting on a ball. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

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