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Netsuke of Group of Animals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory-colored sculpture of a group of animals. A lion on the left with mouth open. A creature behind the lion. A tiger on the right with mouth open. A turtle behind the tiger. A small animal on the ground on the left. All on a light gray surface and background. Sculpture titled "Netsuke of Group of Animals" by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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