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Netsuke of Tiger and Cub

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A carved wooden netsuke of a tiger and cub by an unknown artist. The tiger has a dark brown body with tan stripes. Its body faces left, head angled slightly toward the camera. Its mouth is open, revealing a small, white tooth. The tiger has a large head with small, circular, white inlaid eyes. The cub sits in front, on its haunches, and faces left. It also has a dark brown body with tan stripes, a small head with small, circular, white eyes. The netsuke sits on a gray surface with a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 417 px
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