

Netsuke of Tiger and Cub
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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