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Netsuke of Lion and Cubs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved ivory netsuke. A large lion and two cubs. The large lion has a long mane and sits on its haunches with the cubs. One cub is crawling on all fours toward the left. The other cub is curled on the lion's right side. The background is light gray. The image is a titled and right side view.

Artwork Details

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