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Netsuke of Boy Killing a Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Netsuke of Boy Killing a Bird by Unknown is a small figurine. The figurine depicts a boy and a bird. The boy is positioned on his knees and stomach, leaning over the bird, with one arm raised. The boy has short hair and an unhappy expression. The bird lies on its side, with its head facing forward and its beak closed. The bird's body features detailed feather patterns and its wings are spread out behind it. The figurine appears to be made of ivory or a similar material, with intricate brown detailing. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

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