Netsuke of Octopus
Ivory-colored Netsuke of Octopus, by Artist, features an octopus with curled tentacles and a curved body. The octopus has a large eye and five tentacles. A portion of the tentacles are covered in black dots. The background is gray and featureless. The netsuke is on a flat surface, casting a shadow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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