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Netsuke of Puppies on a Bamboo Whisk

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a small, intricately carved figurine. It features two puppies on a bamboo whisk. The figurine is made of a material with a golden color. The bamboo whisk is carved with lines to resemble texture. The two puppies are lying on top of the whisk. The puppy in the front is leaning over the edge, while the puppy behind it is lying down. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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