

Netsuke of Child with a Carp
Small sculpture of a light-colored carved ivory or stone figurine. A child and a carp. The child sits on one knee with one arm around the carp. The child has short hair and a smug expression. The carp has an open mouth and is emerging from waves at the base. The carp has detailed scales and fins. The background is gray. The title of the piece is "Netsuke of Child with a Carp". The artist is not specified but likely Japanese.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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