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Netsuke of a Camel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small figurine of a camel standing on its hind legs, carved from light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The camel's body faces right, with its head lowered and its snout pointing down. Its front legs are stretched out in front, paws curled under. A hump on the camel's back. The tail extends down and back up with a curl at the end. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the figurine. Title: Netsuke of a Camel. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
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